Pello, Sweden to Rovaniemi, Finland

Today when we woke up we saw a reindeer grazing in the field behind the house we were staying in. We have been told that the collars identify to whom the reindeer belongs.

Reindeer outside our window

About 11:30 we had a van pick us up to take us to Rovaniemi, Finland where we are tonight. It was raining pretty hard when we arrived. Finland is a new country for both Duke and I. It is Duke’s 69th country and my 55th.

Leaving the SBC Guesthouse in Sweden
Arriving at the Arctic Lights Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland

Later we went out exploring a bit.

Marimekko, a Finnish store known for its iconic designs.
Reindeer, pickles, mashed potatoes and lingonberries

We had an excellent dinner in the Hotel restaurant

The waitress said my reindeer with lingonberries and pickles was a traditional Finish dish.