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    Sami herders work and live very closely to their Reindeer, which has made the Reindeer very friendly, unafraid, and inquisitive of humans unlike farmed deer in other parts of the world. The Sami herders keep warm by making a fire in their wooden huts with the Reindeer roaming around outside. The Sami hut has a sloping roof to let the snow slowly slide off the sides, with a small hole in the top for the smoke to escape. by: livvy Views[810] The Sami people are the indigenous people from Lapland. In Sweden only the Sami people can own Reindeer, which they use for food, clothing, trade and labour. They are really resourceful and in the past even used the Reindeer’s intestines as a form of thread to sew with. by: livvy Views[1380] In northern Swedish Lapland in the winter it is dark almost the whole time except for a glimpse of dusky light with some areas experiencing snowfall for eight months of the year with temperatures dropping down to -40 degrees Celsius. by: livvy Views[714] Swedish Sami people’s first language is not Swedish so having a Sami person speak to you in English show’s how tourist interest is growing and how the Sami people are adapting and willing to welcome foreigners into their way of life. The name Lapland comes from the word Lap, which is a term that has been used for Sami people, but it is seen as a derogative word so it’s best to refer to them as Sami. by: livvy Views[1780]  

    Autumn Colours

    FINLAND | Fri, 2 Oct 2015 | By welcometomyworld | Views [580]

           

    Tags: autumn, forest, lapland

    A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content

    FINLAND | Mon, 28 Sep 2015 | By welcometomyworld | Views [643]

    On our day off Tara, Lea and I headed to Pyha- Luosto National Park. It is known as 'A hikers Paradise' with over 150km of marked routes throughout the national park (my sister would be so jealous!) We caught a bus to Pyha which is an hour north ... Read more >

    Tags: finland, hiking, lapland

    Aurora Borealis Extravaganza

    FINLAND | Fri, 18 Sep 2015 | By welcometomyworld | Views [504]

    If you ever have the opportunity to go and see the Aurora Borealis, GO. Plz. Since I have arrived in Finland I have been constantly checking the aurora forecast. September is one of the best times to see the northern lights and after a couple of weeks ... Read more >

    Tags: aurora borealis, finland, lapland

    Finnish Lapland to Norway - Natural Perspectives

    FINLAND | Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By mrniles | Views [456]

    Its uncanny how when you stand at the bottom of the well, and look up at the sky, during the day time,...and the stars are visible. Its a scientific fact that the tunnel effect of the walls of the well act as a natural telescope and light diffuser. This ... Read more >

    Tags: finland, finnish, lapland, norway, roadtrips

    Husky Safari

    FINLAND | Tue, 29 Sep 2009 | By chasing_ithaca | Views [1857]

    Christmas Eve in Finland : it is cold, freezing actually, and very, very white. Far from the familiar Australian summer, I am at last experiencing a white Christmas, and it is beautiful. Eager to sample some Finnish culture, as well as a dash of ... Read more >

    Tags: christmas, dogs, huskies, lapland, safari, sleighs, snow

     

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