We are flying to Helsinki tomorrow evening!
We are mostly packed. We have an approximate plan of what we want to do.
There were a lot of things that I wanted to do before the trip but I don't think I can squeeze them in.
I guess it can all wait until I come back...
Goals for the trip:
- Explore new places
- Eat lots of delicious food
- Go on a lot of walks
- Visit at least 3 castles
- Go to a at least 1 art museum
- See friends
- Connect with husband and kids
- Pick berries
- Touch the Baltic Sea
- If the water is not frigid, swim in the Baltic Sea
- Visit my hometown in Latvia
- Go on at least 1 date with my husband, without the kids
- Walk around city at night
- Watch sunset on the Baltic
This may very well be once-in-a-lifetime thing... considering the political situation and general unpredictability of life.
Any advice for maintaining balance and having an eventful and relaxing trip all at the same time? Is it possible to combine adventurous and restful? Maybe not at the same time, but as long as we have some of both....
Wow wow wow! Safe travels. I cannot wait to hear about revisiting Latvia when you're back. Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel!!!
DeleteWait, your hometown is in Latvia?? Do tell!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Helsinki, and the Baltics back in 2013- I met my dad in Tallinn.
YES, it is possible to combine rest and adventure. The kids and I are in rural France till 08.07 when we take a train to Paris to meet Tony. Today-for example- we drove all to from Dordogne to Loire, and I was so done that today was a complete rest day. The airbnb house and garden is gorgeous so staying here is a treat. We did venture out to G20 (supermarket) and then spent time playing, watching TV, spending time in garden, and going for a long walk in the neighborhood. We didn't see any major sites but that is saved for the next two days: Chambord castle (a full day, blockbuster experience) and Ussé- a fairy tale castle, half a day. I wanted to go to Tours, but after looking at pictures, wasn't impressed. Not after what we have seen in Provence and Dordogne.
Don't feel guilty over doing downtime - it's vacation so enjoy it. Your plan sounds good to me :)
Yesterday we drove, today is rest :) sorry for the confusion.
DeleteYour time in France sounds absolutely amazing!!!
DeleteWe had a very lowkey day yesterday and then totally pushed it into overkill zone today. We are exhausted. It is also a heat wave in Finland, so that adds to the fatigue.