Category Archives: Finland 2002

The taxi returned at 8:45am so we were ready by 8:15. Watched a bit of Finnish kid’s telly. Not only am I a little…who am I kidding…a lot hungover, but I’m going to have to wait till we get back … Continue reading →

Our last day. We have another long trek today, back to Harriniva. A few minutes after we started this morning, one of the dogs had a problem with one of his ears – not one of mine, one of Helle’s. … Continue reading →

It was WAY too hot last night. Took me ages to fall asleep then I only slept in fits and starts. Every time I turned onto my arm I’d automatically wake up. Then Debs had a nightmare and yelled something … Continue reading →

I didn’t sleep too well. My arm is killing me! Whenever I moved in bed it refused to do anything so it needs a lot of help from my right hand. I cannot lie on my left side – it … Continue reading →

Early start…well, 8am for breakfast – for us. Then more slop for the huskies. I’m a bit sore in the upper arms but otherwise not bad. Slept ok in the roof. Usual breakfast of cold meats and black coffee and … Continue reading →

Went down for breakfast about 8:30. The others already there. D&D are concerned about the cold. It’s started snowing and apparently (according to David) the forecast is for snow for the next four days. It’s very light, and if you … Continue reading →

Slept for 10 hours! The morning is lovely and white – no sun due to light cloud cover. Popped outside then back in – it’s very cold. Had breakfast; my typical European 3 cups of coffee followed by a ham, … Continue reading →

Awake at 4.40am, left at 5.40. Distant sound of gunfire accompanied me down the hill to Farnham station. I assume it came from Aldershot. Gotta feel sorry for soldiers shooting at each other at 5.30 in the morning. I think … Continue reading →