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Search for Santa

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Erica

On the ‘search for santa’ day of our trip to Lapland we were transported deep into the forest by coach. We arrived at a sort of ‘base camp’ area which had a large wooden cabin with hot drinks, biscuits and … Continue reading →

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100 Things: 25. Try Snowmobiling

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Erica

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know that I have a list of 100 things to do before I die. During my recent trip to Lapland I had the opportunity to tick off another one from … Continue reading →

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Lapland: Church Service + Other Activities

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Erica

On our second day in Lapland after huskie sledding we had some lunch before being transported to a local hotel for some Christmas arts and crafts. Erin loves arts and crafts so thoroughly enjoyed creating a party hat and a … Continue reading →

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Huskie Sledding in Lapland

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Erica

Our first organised trip was the huskie sledding experience. We must have seen over fifty different huskies at the huskie farm as we walked down to the sledding area. The safety and instructions talk began and it became clear that … Continue reading →

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Igloo

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Erica

How could I not enter the the gallery this week when the theme is ‘white’ and I’m currently in one of the whitest places on earth! Below is a real igloo, a massive igloo!

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Lomakyla Cabins in Lapland

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Erica

The room review is back! This is the cabin we’re staying at in Lapland

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Getting to Lapland

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Erica

This post could have quite easily been called ‘Easyjet you bar stewards’ but, no diplomacy is my middle name so I’ll just have a little in-post rant instead. Trust me, I’m entitled grrrr The flight from Edinburgh was delayed by … Continue reading →

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Lapland: My Cunning Plan

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Erica

The tickets have been printed, the itenerary studied and I’ve begun packing. The airport has been open continuously since 4pm yesterday. We’ve come to the joint conclusion that slowly and surely the snow is actually melting. It looks like we’re … Continue reading →

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In Search of Santa

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Erica

After spending a week in our very own winterland. I received an email yesterday afternoon inviting Erin and I on a trip. A trip of a lifetime. For a four year old perhaps the ultimate trip. We’ve been invited to … Continue reading →

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