Today’s view. Well worth the steep and rocky climb to look over Kesänkijärvi below and the Ylläs fell in the back ground, you can just make out the lines of the ski runs. For another view of the Ylläs fell in the summer take a look HERE.
Tag Archives: Black and white
Stamp Collecting
The Finnish postal service, Posti, is have a competition. They are asking people to submit Photographs with the chance of them being made into a stamp, the theme is Finnish barns. Below is a gallery of images that I feel suit that theme. What do you think? Could you imagine any of these as aContinue reading “Stamp Collecting”
On the Roadside
Junckers JU-52
Finland’s involvement during World War II is a little controversial. Worried of an impending Russian invasion and with no where to turn, the Finn’s made alliances with the Germans. No Finn’s fought against the Allied forces but many German troops came to Finland in order to fight against the Soviets, especially in areas of Lapland.Continue reading “Junckers JU-52”
Juhannus
Juhannus is the Finnish name for Mid Summer, a time of celebrations and many traditions that have gone on for many years. This year at midnight and under the midnight sun the Kokko (bonfire) was lit on the top of Levi. Finnish midsummer is full of traditions, one of the most interesting that I haveContinue reading “Juhannus”
A Loo with a View
For more Loo’s with a View take a look at this ARTICLE.
Back in Use
Levi Ski Resort
Living in Lapland there has been a very noticeable difference since the winter season and I am able to make comparisons. Now, the snow has mostly melted (there are still patches) and the amount of people has reduced dramatically. Even though Lapland is beautiful during the summer it attracts very little international visitors. These twoContinue reading “Levi Ski Resort”
The Off Season
This post is in reply to the Daily Post theme Off Season.
Landmarks in London
This week I am talking about landmarks after being inspired by a list of landmarks to see before you die. Yesterday, I posted images from my visits to London. Even though I am from the UK whenever I visit London I always feel like a tourist, usually because I am showing around a friend. The tourContinue reading “Landmarks in London”
Our Shadows Will Remain 