It has become some kind of tradition for me to spend at least one week during autumn in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area. Also this year I felt the urge to go for a hike and camping trip into Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, even though the hiked distances this year were less than in recent years .. Continue reading “Autumn Hike in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area: From Hetta via Olkojärvi to Pöyrisjärvi”
Visit to Wood Workshop: Where Beautiful Kuksa and Puukko are made
A few days ago a visited my friend Eeriki, who is making Kuksa (traditinal Lappish wodden cups) and Puukko (traditional Lappish knifes) since over 35 years. With this kind of experience it is clear that very beautiful pieces of handicrafts are leaving his work shop. Continue reading “Visit to Wood Workshop: Where Beautiful Kuksa and Puukko are made”
Picture of the Day: In the Wood Workshop
Crossing Kilpisjärvi and Hiking through Malla Strict Nature Reserve
In August a good friend of mine visited me in Enontekiö, and we decided to spend a couple of days in the wonderful surroundings of of the lake Kilpisjärvi, and to go for a short hike in the beautiful Malla Strict Nature Reserve. Continue reading “Crossing Kilpisjärvi and Hiking through Malla Strict Nature Reserve”
Picture of the Day: Post Office on Solovetsky Islands
Picture of the Day: Petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings) near Belomorsk
The Ruins of the Kilpisjärvi School Building
Every year in May a huge ice fishing competition is taking place in Kilpisjärvi. During that time thousands of people are coming to the village. This year one caravan that was parked next to the school building caught fire, which then spread over the wooden building. The students and inhabitants of Kilpisjärvi will now have to wait about two years for a replacement. Continue reading “The Ruins of the Kilpisjärvi School Building”