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We were impressed by so much rocky land covered by thick stands of trees on both sides of the road except in the very clean, picturesque towns along the way. These trees included white trunked birches, aspen, fir, and several different kinds of tall pines. It was rainy and cool and these trees gave off a very nice, pleasant fragrance in the air. Everything looked so clean and fresh. We got off the bus at most stops to stretch our legs a bit. I even bought ice cream cones for us at one stop. The bus was full and we enjoyed watching the people, especially the children and we listened to their talk without understanding.

It was a great reunion meeting Aune and Pentti Paarma (at last) in person. They were