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| This is the Reindeer Farm owner (whose name I can't spell or pronounce but it started with a P) and our guide/translator Mikko (he had his arm up because the reindeer kept turning his head and hitting him with his antlers). We first went into a tepee type structure that people used a long time ago. They would construct these because they were easy to put up and take down. They followed the reindeer during the seasons, so moved with them. Then we went into this building, a Kammi. |
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| Inside the Kammi was a central fire with tables and chairs all around. Kind of like a miniature pub. We had some hot berry cider (it was very good) and learned about the way of life of the Lappish people. We saw the boots that they made out of reindeer, the hats they wore, the cups that they made, and stuff like that. Then we went out with some of the reindeer. Mackenzie fed a couple, they'll come to you if you have the food, but shy away from too much touching. They don't have any teeth and they are very soft (their fur, not their gums). The hair on reindeer is hollow to keep them warm. |
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| Then we went on our reindeer ride. They had Mackenzie and I sit down first and handed me one rope and said, "here, to steer" and then we were off. We even got the reindeer to run for a little. Mackenzie lucked out and got to go with David also so she got two rides, but they couldn't get it to run. When we finished, Mikko handed us each our own reindeer driver's license. The picture on the front is the reindeer farm owner and one of his reindeer (obviously). |
