Dinner with the folks

My parents have spent a bit less of the winter months on the Cote d’Azur this year than usually. I guess they chose a good year for it, since the weather hasn’t exactly been brilliant this winter – and on the other hand, southern Finland has for once been blessed by a proper winter.

But, finally, they were able to make it here, if only for three weeks, for starters. So we were graciously invited to their flat in Antibes for a combined “back to the Riviera”/delayed birthday celebration (in my honour). We were treated to a typically delicious dinner; this time lamb chops with broccoli (it’s one of the few things I don’t actually like eating – I guess my mum is still trying to “educate me”) and other veg. Accompanied by a classy Piedmontese red wine, and followed by an impressive chocolate cake. So no complaints in the culinary department ;-)

Otherwise, it sounds like my old folks are getting back into the rhythm of life on the Riviera, having already had their weekly petanque session (followed by a rather long lunch…), and with the 10-years anniversary dinner of the Finnish association and a ballet in Monaco to follow this week still… They’ve got a busier social life than us, that’s for sure!

I was rather happy with the two bags of birthday pressies, as well, especially by the latest book from Kjell Westö (one of my favourite Finnish authors…).