Lapland

[April, 2006] The temperature in Inari was not as cold as we expected. It was around zero degree. The lake was totally frozen, though. We had a picnic on the ice there.

[April, 2006] After leaving Rovaniemi, we went up north all the way to Ivalo by bus. I cannot remember how long it took.. Then we change the bus to Inari, which was our destination.

[April, 2006] The other day, I was asked if there are any photos from Helsinki. I have not been there, but I have been to north in Arctic Region. It was April 2006, so the…

[April, 2006] This is taken on the last day in Inari. In Inari, there was a shop selling Sami people’s craft. Embroidered costumes or rucksacks made from reindeer’s skin were very attractive, but as you…

[April, 2006] This is the place where the dogs are. I saw little ones here, too.

[April, 2006] From Inari, we went to Ivalo, which is a little bigger town with an airport to ride the dog sledge. I was astonished when I was told ‘You drive’ by a man who…

[April, 2006] This time we took a sled pulled by a snowmobile. In the forest, there was a small wooden church surrounded by deep snow.

[April, 2006] These are reindeer those Sami people keep. Reindeer are necessity for their lives.

[April, 2006] This photo was taken while riding the reindeer sled. It was slow most of the time, but towards the end it started running and I was nearly thrown off. That was a great…