Two hikes are on tap today...here's the first - it starts just a few paces from our last night's campsite on the river.
 Upriver.... |  Downriver... |
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More firewood supplied shelter - we think they really like the dark winter outdoor pursuits around here.
 |  At the midpoint of the trail, at the high terrain part, is a handy observation tower, for the long views...we share the perch with the Finnish Spy (or Fly?) Girls. |
We find a geocache - the first for us in Finland - notice the mosquito garb, it was rough going getting used to the swarms that are typical of lands up north in the Summertime.
A brief rest stop - this one has a cool bird sculpture.
Live reindeer! Our first sighting - sent Mom a picture, she said "Wow. Nice Pepsi ad. Ha".
Another hike today, starting within a ski resort...
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Snow left over from last season's snowpark - a melting snow jump - nearby were the disassembled rails and slides.
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These hikers said carrying sausages is a popular pastime - the shelter even provides the roasting forks...
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A deep winter shelter - imagine how cozy this is, after some hard snow shoeing, and taking a break in the pitch dark at 2 in the afternoon.
Going down, going up...it took us a moment to figure out these two boards on the steps - it's for the dogs, as the metal waffle is very sharp to their little paws.
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More nice board walk as we proceed out into bog...
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This is an attraction for tourists in the darker times of the year - there'll be no aurora's for us in the bright day's long sunshine.
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A shelter specifically set up for over-night bivouacking - we're guessing the shoulder seasons - too many mosquitos in Summer, and too cold in the late Winter.
Our hike is winding down, after about 90 minutes...
The reindeer hanging out in the shade of the ski lodges...
A nice lakeside camping spot for this bright evening of slumber.
We didn't know it yet, but the mosquitos here would be beyond any previous experience for us - these suckers can find their way into any slot or opening and drive a person to madness. At around midnight we gave up the spot and drove in the sunshine away from the water, away from deep woods, and found some respite at a roadside pull-off.
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