In February 1942, Carita Blomqvist, her mother, and younger brother Tage were among hundreds of children awaiting evacuation to Sweden from a basement post office in Helsinki. The journey was undertaken as a wartime measure to protect children from the hardships of conflict. Conditions during transport were reportedly dire, with overcrowded conditions in the cargo holds of ships. Blomqvist recalls the extreme density of people, stating they were packed so tightly that everyone contracted lice. The evacuation represents a significant, though often overlooked, chapter in the relationship between Sweden and Finland during World War II, offering a personal account of the challenges and suffering endured by those seeking refuge. This experience highlights the human cost of war and the desperate measures taken to safeguard vulnerable populations.