Lapland Part 2!

Slower mode of transport the next day with reindeer, now I'm a big fan of reindeers. Our reindeer was the pale lad with the superb antlers, the head honcho's reindeer was a lairy sort, didn't go an inch and just turned round and looked at him. When we were finished our reindeer was promoted to the lead and the other one was probably earmarked to be made into a very fine rug. Don't you think the reindeer with the blaze and the bell looks rather like Pitufa?

Lapland Part 1!

On Thursday we flew out to Lapland (a fantastic Christmas present from Marks mum, dad and gran), landing at Enontekio on the last day before it closed for the winter, the hold door froze on the plane which added to the artic circle feeling though for them it was mild and wet for the time of year (spot a theme there then!!)

Quick transfer at we were in our log cabin at Davvi Lodge and out for a stroll around town. Compulsory photo of a foot in two countries (Sweden and Finland) and a visit to the most northerly church in Sweden. The next day we were of to drive huskies, no doubt they were the trekking ponies of the dog world but they were good fun and I'd like to drive a team again. Our huskies were keen and much speedier than the teams in front so unfortunately we were on the brakes a lot, must be disapointing for them. Later that night we took some snowmobiles on a hoon around the woods, seemed a lot faster when Mark was driving but fair dues Mark was a much better passenger on them than he was on the huskies!!

In between we did a lot of sledging, don't you think we look stylish?!

Oh look its raining...!

Apparently its been the wettest year in Scotland since records began, we had guessed :-(

We were very spoilt with the snow and sunshine last winter, this year its snorkles at the ready and barely keeping wellies on feet, its all a bit dreich.

Still roll on 2012, I am expecting that there will be lots and lots of snow photos on the blog in just over a week...!!

Happy New Year!

Chamfron Wakizashi and Chamfron Cactus Jack

Popped down to see Wanda (19 months old) and Cactus (17 months old) having an educational spin out at the Greenlands E.C. Christmas show, the judge commented on what wonderful movers they both were.

Chamfron By Dand and Chamfron Firefly get Festive!

Brilliant photos thanks to Rebecca.

Panda's...

Popped into the zoo on Sunday before doing a bit of Christmas shopping in Edinburgh. It was cold, I think you can guess that from the animals expressions! We weren't lucky with our panda viewing, in all honesty, she peered out, went "shit, its a bit parky round here" and headed back in. However I did capture an exclusive paparazzi snap of one of the panda's melting into the crowd at the penguin parade...

First field Haylage...

The main herd went onto the back field and now have four bales of haylage to be munching on, looking forward to some good frosts or a nice covering of snow as its a little on the soft side out there!!