Guest host Egidio of Through Brazilian Eyes says he turns to nature to rejuvenate and asked us how we recharge our body’s’ batteries. I would have to agree to that, nature does that.
Music, art and good food and dessert and wine accompanied by friends.. got to love that.






This weekend is a good sample of recharging for me, if you have read any of my posts you know that I am a often at my summer house, like many other Finns are, away from the city, hassle and buzzle of everyday life. Outdoors, barbecue, sauna and glass of wine, maybe two. Nature surrounding us is it the forest, lakes, sea or fields , as in my case.



Driving this road already set the mood for the moments ahead. Below water as an element is recharging. I love the sea.







Animal’s well you got to love them. Veikka and Tinka are my most recent pets. Cuddle them and you relax as you hear them purr.





Forest, trees, well the lungs of the earth, they are so important at the prospect of recharging no matter what the season.












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Lovely images!
Beautiful post as always Ritva. I agree with all of your choices!
Stunning photos Ritva!
Great choice and images Ritva! I think we all relax surrounded by nature.
Music, friends, food, the ocean — What great ways to recharge yourself! I really liked your photos and stories. Thanks for joining along in this challenge, Ritva.
Beautiful selections for the week – your cats are adorable
Thanks Nora!
Your galleries are, as always, so well thought and beautiful. Love your charming cats, your woodlands in all seasons and the sea. Great post, Ritva.
Thanks, my cats are my favorites too
Marvellous choices, Ritva! I always love to see images of the area around your summer house, which looks very relaxing
Thanks Sue, countryside is lovely every where
Great!
Such a beautiful series, Ritva! I love to be there to relaxe and recharge.
Driving this road images are my favorite. 🙂
Thanks Amy, the road to a peaceful place
Love all your images, but those kitty’s sure capture the essence of relax and recharge. The ocean photos are a breath of fresh air.
Hope summer is hanging on for you. Your summer home is clearly a wonderful respite for many.
Slowly but surely autimn is taking the hold, no getting away from it… Thanks Donna