I had breakfast (HOT chicken porridge!!!!) and then got prepared. My heart was a bit pitter-patter for I didn't know whether or not I could stand walking in such a temperature or not. I had saved my anorak until the last minute and I knew that today I had to wear it in order to survive hue he he he he he...I put on a pair of long john pants (the regular ones made of cotton), another pair of angora long john pants (VERY VERY warm!!!), a pair of leg warmers, and two pairs of socks (a pair of thin summer socks and another warm pair of socks). Then I put on a short-sleeved top (made of cotton) and a long-sleeved top (dunno what it is made of but it's VERY warm). Then I put on my anorak and I also brought a long shawl with me to cover up my face in case it felt too cold. Plus of course I had my pipo (woolen hat) and a pair of thermal gloves.
Surprisingly enough, it wasn't as cold as I thought it would be...well, maybe it was 'coz of the layers of clothes and everything that I had put on. The place wasn't too far away from my apartment, so it was good. I entered and immediately felt hot and sweaty ha ha ha ha ha ha...There were not as many vendors as I thought it would be. After entering a different room, I ran into my Brit friend. She said that everything was pricey ha ha ha ha...Naturally so!!! I only bought a fruit cake as I didn't bring too much cash with me. Funnily enough, after we finished our shopping, we went to sit down near the coffee/doughnut stall and she bought me a doughnut and some juice (I didn't want anything but she insisted) and met her close friends (all of them are Finnish ladies). So I took a pic of them he he he...
My Brit friend came over to that place with one of the Finnish ladies (she drives her own car), so afterward the other ladies left to browse around while we decided to go to the flea market which I had often visited. I went along with them since Arttu wasn't home yet, so I thought it would be fun. I found a cake server with a beautiful rose handle (carved) that only cost €1.50. We didn't have one yet, so I bought it! ;-D
My Brit friend said that this year there weren't as many vendors or customers as last year. Oh well...this is my first experience to visit a X-mas fair. There are many things that they sell, starting from winter hats, woolen socks, cakes and gingerbread cookies, wall hangings, candles, Christmas decorations, dolls' clothes, etc.
OK, without further ado, these are the pics I took today he he he he...Enjoy them!!! Btw, my hubby's just come home he he he he...so I'm gonna relax now.
P.S. My Russian friend invited me to visit her place in Russia someday. That would be SO nice. I mentioned this to my Brit friend and she said she'd love to go, too!!! We'll see if we can make it together someday! ;-D After all, it's not too far from here and my Russian friend still has her own apt. there he he he he he he...Free accommodation is always good, isn't it? Plus you get a good friend as a guide HO HO HO HO HO...-------> Wait a minute! Now I can't laugh that way anymore 'coz even Santa has to change his laugh into "ha ha ha". LOL!!!! Have a FAB weekend, everybody! *wink*
You sure had to put on a lot of clothing, but I would too in that kind of weather. Sounds like a fun thing to go to.
ReplyDeleteKathy: Yeah, hubby always told me it would be better for me to feel too hot rather than too cold he he he he...Yep, it was fun to meet with friends. ;-D
ReplyDeleteA wonderful experience especially hanging out with your friends...Oh yeah!! Free accommodation is absolutely the best ha ha ha...
ReplyDeleteChoc Mint Girl: Yeah, it was fun indeed! ;-D And I got to be a bit adventurous by going out when it was THAT cold ha ha ha ha...Yep, everybody loves free accommodation, right? *wink*
ReplyDeleteI might sound like nagging to you buddy. Wear enough clothes. Your body is still not use to such temperatures. ok?
ReplyDeleteWaterLearner: HE HE HE HE...THANKS for your concern, Karen! I know you understand how it is like 'coz you've been living in Europe. Don't worry!!! I'll always make sure I'm overdressed instead of underdressed! ;-D
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a wonderful time and its always fun being with the girls. BBRR -20c sounds to cold for me i got goose bumps reading it. :)
ReplyDeleteStacy: Yeah, it was great being with the girls. ;-D PLUS we got a good bargain at the flea market he he he he...Yeah, -20'C is cold, but I needed a little bit of adventure. It can get much colder than this over here, you know? HI HI HI HI HI...
ReplyDeleteWaaaaa I loveeee Rusia! I saw their colorful traditional costumes before and so in love with them!! Waaaa!! If I visit you someday you have to take me to Rusia! Waaaa..
ReplyDeleteTrinity: Ohhhh...I didn't know you were fascinated by Russia!!! You should visit them someday then he he he he...I don't think I'll be a good tour guide if I take you to Russia, though he he...
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