Day Two

Sunday 22nd August 2007


Today we got up a little later and once we had eaten breakfast in the cabin, I took a couple of photos of our Lapland home (see pic) before we decided to venture out into the nearby woods and walk around Lake Akaslompolo. The experience was quite rewarding as the weather was pleasant and the whole perimeter of the lake (or the boggy bits anyhow) was nicely laid with duckboards so there was no danger of losing your legs in the mire. My youngest daughter Hannah thorougly enjoyed this experience leading the way and marching ahead of the rest of us and really taking after her favourite cartoon character Dora the Explorer. About halfway around the lake we passed the little beach area and then climbed the watch tower to look over the lake before finally proceeding through a little more of the wooded area and back onto the road. Once out on the road, we had a quick look at the Yllashumina Hotel and Karaoke bar before heading down the road past the school and on to the Post Office where we stopped off for a coffe and cake and the kids had an Ice Cream.

After a leisurely afternoon at the cabin, we headed over to the Pipola Restaurant http://www.yllaksenkaivohuone.com/ where we joined our neighbours for our evening meal on their last night before they headed off to stay in Rovaniemi in preparation for their flight home. I enjoyed fresh salmon, Helen my wife had Peppered Steak and the kids tucked into Mashed Potato, Chips and Sausage and we all sat at a long table that had an excellent window view of the lake. The meals were all excellent and while the adults chatted away after finishing, the kids headed off outside to play by the lake. Over the next few postings, I will talk more about the Pipola Restaurant but must say that everytime we ate there, the food and service was first class and we are all thoroughly looking forward to returning there in December for our New Years Eve meal where we will enjoy watching the firework display on the lake.

Finally, after a few drinks and desserts, we headed back to our cabin to watch a dvd before retiring for the night.

That's all for today folks, don't forget to check back soon!!!