Lapland Adventure

Thursday 23rd December

We have now been in lapland for 4 days and its been an amazing adventure so far.

With all the delays at the airport and the continuing freak weather conditions we decided to leave earlier than anticipated and am i glad we did. I have never seen the M40 like this before only 2 faint tracks to guide you the other lanes all covered in deep snow overtaking was an adventure in itself, but we made it after 3 hours which is good as some families who we have met took 2 days to get there.

Delayed at Gatwick but only 2 hours so pretty good really although the kids didn't think so, we arrived in lapland at about 8pm straight off the plane onto the tarmac into a nice cool -29 the back of your throught literally burnt if you breathed to hard or deeply.

So deep into the winter wonderland for another hour and we arrive at Jerris Hotel time to get the cold weather gear and then on to our log cabin which surprise surprise is the furthest away from the hotel, we are however greeted by the most amazing sight 3 reindeer in the woods outside our front door digging in the snow looking for food, the kids think were in narnia, the surroundings are truly breathtaking, and you have to see them to believe them.

Day 1

Were late for breakfast and lost in the woods not a good start but we finally make it back to the hotel a quick drink and were off snowshooing into the woods only a mile or so to a open camp fire where we have hot chocolate and the kids roast marsh mallows over the fire, the afternoon consists of sledging down a very steep slow and trying to avoid the trees great fun.

Day 2

We visited a reindeer farm today and learnt all about the traditions of the lapish farmers, a traditional lapish lunch it seems a bit harsh eating the animals we came to see but thats life.

Then a sled ride through the forest pulled by te reindeer again more spectacular scenery.

Day 3

By far the best day so far Huskie sleding through the forests 9km absolutely amazing everyone should do this once in there life. The raw power of these dogs is unbelievable they have 2 speeds very fast and stop, one of the most amazing days of my life and i want to do it again.

No northern lights yet but conditions are good tonight so fingers crossed.



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