Sunday 5th to Monday 6th January 2020 Two members of the Herd had to return to the UK to fulfil work and study commitments so having said a fond farewell to our beautiful offspring and the beautiful . . . . . . Apukka Resort [where you can stay in an ice cabin if you wish] . . . . . . we dropped them at the airport by taxi before going and depositing our bags in the luggage lockers at Rovaniemi train station. We then walked into the town to visit the shops and try to replace the gloves and hat we had lost the previous evening before heading to the Arktikum Science Centre and Museum. Extended exhibits show how native Finnish people have adapted to life within the Arctic Circle and the impact of global warming here. The museum has a strong ecological theme and it is a thought-provoking experience. The atrium is particularly impressive and its silhouette is a landmark in the city. Robert had been unable to book a sleeper berth for us for the overnight journey to Helsinki. Robert is normally very good at maintaining a spreadsheet detailing the first day all train tickets go on […]
Daily Archives: 10/01/2020
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