Ireland

Ireland, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I can't imagine any countryside view being more beautiful than this. It's simply perfect.

As seen on Facebook, here:

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Norway

Norway, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Absolutely amazing photo from Norway. I wonder why I never visited it although I lived in Scandinavia for decaces?

As seen on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Viaggiando-Attraverso-le-Meraviglie-della-Natura/311390555579700
 

Helsinki by Night

P1020754, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Drinks at a bar in downtown Helsinki before a New Year's Eve party. Taken on Dec 31st, 2006. I think this was my second date with the man who is now my husband.

Happy

Happy, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is almost my motto in life! Happiness really and truly is just a decision away, that's all it takes. And of course it will also create a positive snowball effect in your life; it'll just keep getting better and better.

As seen on Facebook, here:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/HealingwithArt

Rasta Girl

by Patrice Murciano, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I really love this painting by Patrice Murciano. It reminds me of Goa, holidays, hippies, travellers, youth, freedom....

As seen on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151046727391299.423512.554206298&type=1#!/artforver

Let's Go Medieval

IMG_0827, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

At the Frydek-Mistek History Festival.

Knights

IMG_0825, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Actors getting ready for the next play at the History Festival in Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic.

Merry Men

IMG_0826, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Apart from the glasses, looking fairly authentic. At the Frydek-Mistek History Festival, Czech Republic.

Lady in Waiting

IMG_0823, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Fair damsel selling chicken steak and other goodies at the Frydek-Mistek History Festival.

Medieval Maidens

MVI_0925, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Video taken by my husband at the History Festival in Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic on Sunday (August 26th, 2012).

Sunflower

Sunflower, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is the view I'd like to see from my window when I open my curtains every morning.

As seen on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/therandomactsofkindnessfoundation

Lobby

Trident Hotel, Chennai, India, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

The beautiful lobby of the Trident Hotel in Chennai. It's modern in exactly the right way: clean without being cold. I really like it. I was sick while we spent the weekend there and the staff was super-friendly and helpful. This was not the most expensive hotel we stayed at in India, but it was my favourite.

Cat

Trident Hotel, Chennai, India, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

The courtyard of the Trident Hotel in Chennai, India. I really love the cat sculpture.

Chennai

Trident Hotel, Chennai, India, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

The garden of the gorgeous Trident Hotel in Chennai, India. It looks divine, but in reality it was so hot and humid that the only place we felt comfortable in was the air-conditioned hotel room...or in the swimming pool. I ended up getting heat exhaustion in Chennai and had to take rehydration salts.

Charge!

Cute box for chargers, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Such a nifty idea...I may implement this at home. As seen on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/1000000-Pictures/237513286345629

Stones

Stones, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I love the detail in this photo...really beautiful.

As seen on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/notifications#!/pages/Viaggiando-Attraverso-le-Meraviglie-della-Natura/311390555579700

Ginger Bread House

House in Russia, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Adorable little house in Russia, as seen on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hippie-peace-freaks/344114225602108

Florence is Pink

Firenze, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Amazing photo of Florence, Italy, as seen on Facebook, here:

www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Luxury-Experiences/267098626693890

Hello Kitty Bedroom

Hello Kitty Bedroom, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is so amazing that I had to post. Every little girl would adore this I think.

As seen on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Mr.ErkanTORUNN

Turquoise

IMG_0100, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

A close-up of the jewelry I was wearing on our trip to Opava on Sunday. See the previous post. I bought all of this silver and turquoise jewelry in India. I have a huge collection of jewelry made of silver and semi-precious stones. They're not very expensive in India so it was the perfect time to buy some.

Swarowski Heart

IMG_0700, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I was wearing my Swarowski chrystal heart today. We bought it in Munich during Oktoberfest when we got engaged. We tried to buy engagement rings there, but it wasn't possible because all the stores there said that we needed to order them and that it would take several weeks. So we ended up buying our engagement rings in Turku, Finland but this heart is our souvenir of that trip. I later bought matching Swarowski earrings in Prague.

Pink Marimekko

IMG_0681, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is what I wore out to dinner tonight. We were celebrating the fact that it was such a lovely, hot evening (+34 C) and also my husband's name day. The dress is an old one I brought from Finland, it's by Marimekko and I got it on sale, probably at 50% off. Marimekko clothes are really expensive, so I don't know if I've ever bought them at full price.

Bright

IMG_0110, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Here's what I wore yesterday on our day trip to Opava, a cute little town that's less than 30 km from Ostrava. When the sun is bright, it inspires me to wear bright colours too. It was a very hot day, so this outfit was quite appropriate; it was around +35 C.

Lac Rose, Senegal

Lac Rose, Senegal, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Wow, that's really pink!!

As seen here:

25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gfdpiM3T1rse1ipo1_500.jpg

Pink Lake

Lac Rose, Senegal, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

No, this is not photoshopped to look pink, it's real. There's a pink lake (Lac Rose) in Senegal, Africa. I simply must go and see it with my own eyes.

As seen here: londonoa.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/senegal-lac-rose-pin...

Volcano

P1060957, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is the only time I've visited an active volcano. You can't get too close or the fumes could kill you. There's a very pungent smell. This was one of the hottest days of my life, but luckily it was dry heat. My husband and I had hats and big bottles of water with us and were shocked that many of the tourists came without hats and with nothing to drink. One British man - who was as red as a lobster - looked like he was going to have a heart attack. This was taken on our honeymoon in 2008 on the Greek Island of Santorini.

Tiina

Tiina, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Our late cat Tiina has climbed our cherry tree. This was in Toronto, Canada, where I lived for 6 years. Tiina moved from Canada to Finland with us and lived for 19 years.

Photo by my brother.

Wadduwa

Palm trees, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I found this amazing photo on Facebook and simply had to share it. It's taken in Wadduwa, Sri Lanka. It really reminds me of Goa, India but then again, it's not all that far from Goa.

As seen here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viaggiando-Attraverso-le-Meraviglie-della-Natura/311390555579700

Honeymoon

P1060671, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Enjoying the setting sun on our honeymoon in Oia on the Greek island of Santorini. This was taken in June of 2008.

Happy Honeymoon!

Scanned_photo_035, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Photo taken some decades ago with a non-digital camera. I had previously scanned it and I now photo-edited it a bit. I used to live in this neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland. The building in the background is the Design Museum, which I loved to visit.

Moon Stone

IMG_0096, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Another fave pair of earrings from India. These are not super high quality, so I don't know if the silver is even sterling. I believe that the stone is called Moon Stone. I love the design of these earrings; they look so very Indian.

Lapis Lazuli

IMG_0095, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

A fave pair of earrings, which I bought for next-to-nothing in Jaisalmer, Rajastan, India. They are silver and lapis lazuli. I first heard of lapis lazuli as a teenager while reading a short story and ever since then, I've wanted to own some. Dreams do come true. I wear these all the time. They work very well with jeans. I also have a matching ring.

School Boat

Kerala_photos 478, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Kids being taken to school in the backwaters of Kerala, India.

Pineapple

Kerala_photos 456, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

My favourite snack in India. The problem with spending time in India is that you can't eat fruit in Europe anymore after that; at least not exotic fruit. Fruit has no taste in Europe compared to India. The most amazing fruit is mango, when it's in season. I never buy it in Europe, it's just not worth it.

Switzerland

Switzerland, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I've never been to Switzerland, but when I see pictures like this, it makes me want to pack my bags immediately.

As seen on Facebook, here:
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Ireland

Ireland, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

An utterly divine photo of Ireland that I found on Facebook. I spent some time in Ireland and eventhough I've travelled a lot, it remains one of the most beautiful countries I've ever seen.

As seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Viaggiando-Attraverso-le-Meraviglie-della-Natura/311390555579700

Family Outing

Kerala_photos 124, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Taken at Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India on April 4th, 2010.

Recycling

Kerala_photos 112, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

I went shopping in Kerala and this was the shopping bag that they put my purchases in. I love it! The guy had actually made these himself from old newspapers, a bit of string and some metal studs. What a brilliant recycling idea! Of course, in India it's poverty that makes them so inventive. I wish we could be this inventive even when we don't have to be.

Breakfast with a View

Kerala_photos 052, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Not a bad view for drinking one's morning coffee. This was taken at Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India on April 3rd, 2010. The season was already over so it was fairly empty. The reason that the season ends at the end of March is that it gets deadly hot and humid there as the monsoon season approaches. I think that I've never been as hot anywhere as I was in Kerala. This photo, however, was taken early in the morning and it was still very pleasant.

Warholesque

Model, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This is an old photo taken of me when I was around 20 years old. It was for my modeling album or "book". It was taken in black and white and it was the time before digital photography, so I've scanned this from a paper copy. I then cropped it a little bit and played around with colour effects to get this Warholesque look.

Orange

IMG_0054, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

In my happy hippie dress on our way to dinner. This was taken on August 5th 2012, which was a really hot and humid day in Ostrava. It felt like Goa, so I was inspired to wear something that I had bought in Goa.

Bella Toscana

villa_mau, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Tuscany, one of the most beautiful places on earth. I've been there, but I did not take this photo. I saw this on Facebook here:
www.facebook.com/#!/travelbyu

Ice Cream Dress

dress, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

As seen on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/NeatOldStuff

Eye Candy

Portofino, Italy, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Portofino, Italy, as seen on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/femourdotcom

Rest Stop

Second trip to Pune 154, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

My husband, looking very cool in his Indian clothes - everything he is wearing is from India. Sunglasses by Police. This was taken in Pune in July of 2010. He was taking a rest during a tough and hot day of sight-seeing.

Happy Hippie

Second trip to Pune 107, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

In my hippie tie-dyes in Pune, India, July 2010. The pants are embroidered.

Countries Visited

And here's my map of the world.


visited 37 states (16.4%)
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Indian States

There's an application that lets you show easily what countries or states of a country you have visited. Here is my map of India; still lots to see.


visited 8 states (22.8%)
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Every Girl's Dream?

pink, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

This bedroom was just so pink and so girly that I simply had to post it. I would have adored this at age 12-14.

This was on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Mr.ErkanTORUNN

Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Gardens, Mysore, India, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Flowers at the famous Brindavan Gardens near Mysore, India. Many Bollywood movies are filmed there. Taken in March of 2010.

Finland in March would look slighly different: instead of flowers there would be snow.

Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace, originally uploaded by Pink Lady on the Loose!.

Mysore Palace, all lit up. One of the most beautiful sights I've witnessed. There was lot of oooohing and aaaaaahing when they turned on the lights. This was taken in March of 2010. I've been to Mysore twice, but would love to go back sometime to live there for a while...it is after all the capital of Astanga Yoga.