After I had to cancel my skiing trip earlier this winter, I was looking forward to spend some time in Pöyrisjärvi wilderness area in spring, to be still able to enjoy a couple of days skiing through the tundra. Now in March I finally found the time to go skiing for a week .. Continue reading “Springtime in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area – Skiing Between Reindeer Herds”
About a Pile of Money and a Deep Hole in the Ground: Diamond Mining in Mirny, Yakutia
Last week I had the pleasure to attend a course in Sakha Republic (Yakutia), in the Russian Federation. The course within the thematic area of extractive industries brought me to Mirny, a small city which has been built around its mining activities. Since Russian geologists have found rich diamond deposits in the Republic of Sakha, Russia has become one of the world leaders in diamond production. Also Mirny is significantly shaped from the extraction of diamonds in the area ..
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Picture of the Day: Mail Box
Picture of the Day: Bus Stop
Fog on lake Ounasjärvi
Today fog reduced the visibility significantly. Nonetheless, a short walk over lake Ounasjärvi revealed some fantastic views and provided some wonderful moments that I have been able to catch with my camera .. Continue reading “Fog on lake Ounasjärvi”
Looking for the Sun – Cross Country Skiing on Jyppyrävaara
Since about a week the sun light has found its way back to the village of Hetta. Reason enough to ski up on Jyppyrävaara in hope to be able to enjoy some direct sun light ..
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