31 days and counting

It's been almost a year since our families bizarre purchase of a Log Cabin in Finnish Lapland and now just 31 days until we visit our investment for the first time.

After visiting the Luosto region with my family in December 2005, we fell in love with the place and all of its snow and following a close friends visit to the resort of Yllas in February 2006 (in search of a cabin to buy) and his decision to go ahead, I asked for details as the idea was somewhat appealing to my family and I. After discussing the matter with my wife, we soon decided that the idea was for us and we decided to buy in the same area as our friends. After getting the purchases agreed, we both completed in August 2006 and the rest his history.

For those of you who don't know anything about the region, here's a little for you. Lapland is a great place for holidays all year round. In the winter from about mid November onwards it is a magical winter wonderland covered in snow and the long standing home of Santa Claus. It is a wonderful place for adults and children of all ages and a safe environment where you and they can experience activities such as husky dog sleigh rides, reindeer sleigh rides, toboganning, snowmobiles, ice fishing, skiing (Nordic or downhill), snowboarding and of course santa trips or if you like you can just play in the snow. Furthermore, you may get even get to see the amazing Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) if you're lucky!! Be aware though, the temperature can fall very low with the lowest ever recorded being -45 degrees so remember to pack those thermals and make sure you're protected.

Usually, around May time, the snow will melt and the greenery of Lapland's countryside will emerge. Days will be long and by mid June you will get the midnight sun. Again there are a host of things to do including fishing, trekking, cycling, canoeing and much more. The resort of Levi is just 50km away so you could even go and play midnight golf.

In summing up the first of my of ramblings, I will return to write more about the summertime in Lapland after my visit in July. I feel the section is a little short at the moment and that i'm not doing it justice because I am yet to have experienced this time of year for myself.

That's all for now folks. Please check back soon for more updates and ramblings.