with minerals 1 [Finland/Sweden] (13/08/2001-19/08)

13/08 maintenance & sightseeing
14/08 Again! the Arctic Circle
15/08 MADE IN JAPAN
16/08 Varutrask Mineral Park
17/08 Before anyone knew what was happening, ...
18/08 staying
19/08 Skelleftea CAMPING

Currency : 1FIM=19.55JPY / 1SEK=13.5JPY


13/08 maintenance & sightseeing Rovaniemi/HOSTEL TERVASHONKA (Youth Hostel) /12.3km

I fixed a new tire in the morning. And front and rear sprockets and drive chain were fixed.

After maintenance a Japanese backpacker and I went the Santa Claus Village. We met Santa Claus. He is very friendly. Moreover he speak Japanese a little because he have been to Japan about 45 times.

And we went a museum of the Arctic Circle (ARKTIKUM). After this, he left for Helsinki.

After dinner, I talked to a couple from Helsinki. They give me to brandy and vodka. They were very tastly. And then I talked to anather Japanese backpacker. She study architecture. I enjoyed talking.

14/08 Again! the Arctic Circle Tore/TORE CAMPING (Cabin) /367.9km

I also reached the Arctic Circle in Sweden.

08/15 MADE IN JAPAN Skelleftea/Skelleftea CAMPING STUGBY (MOTELL RUM) /221.7km

I bought a hammer for collecting minerals. This is high-quality one because "MADE IN JAPAN" !! :-)

08/16 Varutrask Mineral Park Skelleftea/Skelleftea CAMPING STUGBY (MOTELL RUM) /27.6km

I visited "Varutrask Mineral Park". I inspected inside mine. After this, I could take a lot of samples.

08/17 Before anyone knew what was happening, ... Skelleftea/Skelleftea CAMPING STUGBY (MOTELL RUM) /4.2km

Yesterday, I got to know a old man and promised to meet you at the morning. After I met him, he went out with me. We arrived at a office of local newspaper "NORRA VASTERBOTTEN" and met a reporter. Moreover I was took a photo. The newspaper will carry my trip.

And in the midnight, I could see northern lights. It wasn't good quality. But I was immpressed.

08/18 staying Skelleftea/Skelleftea CAMPING STUGBY (MOTELL RUM) /0km

It was strong winds. I have had enough of winds...

I stayed more one day in this campingsite.

08/19 Skelleftea CAMPING Skelleftea/Skelleftea CAMPING STUGBY (MOTELL RUM) /0km

On 9:30 someone knocked at the door. I got up and opened.... The old man stood up. He said to me "GOOD BYE". He was taking an fancy to me. I returned "Good bye and thank you very much"....

I stayed here more one day. I think this campingsite is one of the best of Europe. There are a swimming pool, ski ground, hiking course, putter golf and big chess. Move your mouse cursor on this image. The most wonderful thing, the staff are kind. I must said to Ms.Karin Lindmark that thank you very much. I enjoyed staying here.


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