Fire with a marshmallow stick over it, three marshmallows on it, roasting.

Arctic. What’s better than a fire?

September 30, 2020

The wind finally eased down a bit but the arctic blast was still on. With chilly temperatures outside, what’s better than a nice fire? A fire with marshmallows!

Jolan had been asking for a number of days now but with the wind it has just not been possible. She was very pleased.

Fire burning in a metal bowl — Icy and chilli outside, what's better than a fire?

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