Today we explored and fished a few different areas including a trout lake but we faced some tough weather conditions. High winds and rain and a turn for the cold came rather unexpectedly although we are told this is a common occurence here in Finland where temperatures can drastically vary.
We had a great day of hiking and bonding and sharing stories of tradition and heritage.
One such tradition is to share a coffee over an open fire with friends and family.
The fire was a joint effort of gathering wood and sheltering wind.
The fire was a joint effort of gathering wood and sheltering wind.
This was an awesome celebration of life in Finland led by our hosts Kaj, Rosa and Uri. The hike revealed great discoveries and helped us obtain a better understanding of the Finnish people.
This coffee tradition is perhaps the equavilent of the American campfire where many friendships are cultivated.
After dinner Bob Johnson and I hit the water and found ourserlves in the middle of prolific caddis hatch where we fished until midnight in total daylight. Silly me...and I put fresh batteries in my head lamp!"
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LOL Patti! It does not surprise me the headlamps. I hope you are not wearing it. By the way, if you run into Santa while he's rounding up his reindeer, let him know I need to speak with him about getting a new bathroom for x-mas ;)!!! Desi
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