Those are really great shots. I think my favorite is the first one with the deck and lake. I'm happy that you are finally able to visit Taraz and your niece again, and a few friends too. I don't think I've heard Finnish before, but I think it's a hard language to learn since Taraz isn't well versed from it too.

That 11:30 PM 'night' light is crazy. That's like 5-5:30 PM in the Philippines. I guess most places have block out curtains over there just to sleep soundly.