14. Storms, Santa Claus, and Heading North

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Storms, Santa Claus, and Heading North

Today, we made good progress, driving all the way to Rovaniemi—the famed home of Santa Claus. We found a campsite Ounaskoski Camping just on the edge of the city, though it turned out to be the most expensive one we’ve stayed at so far. When I casually mentioned the price, the owner reminded me that they still had to make a living. Fair enough, I guess.

By the time we set up camp, the sky had turned an ominous shade of gray as thick clouds rolled in. Just two minutes after pitching the tent, a thunderstorm erupted. The rain came down in sheets, turning the ground into a sea of puddles within minutes. Thankfully, the tent held up—dry inside, at least!

Ounaskoski Camping Rovaniemi

Ounaskoski Camping Rovaniemi


Ounaskoski Camping Rovaniemi

Ounaskoski Camping Rovaniemi


Ravintola Valdemari

Ravintola Valdemari

Once the storm eased, we ventured out to a nearby restaurant called Ravintola Valdemari for dinner. There was a party happening inside, so we couldn’t sit indoors, but we managed to find a spot under the shelter outside. After a quick meal, we hurried back to the campsite, as another thunderstorm was rapidly approaching. As I write this, the rain is pouring down again, and we’re just hoping the tent stays watertight through the night.

Tomorrow morning, we’re off to visit Santa Claus’s house. It’s a major tourist attraction, so we’ll see how long we spend there before heading off. After that, we’ll continue our journey north along the Finnish-Swedish border towards Tromsø. That leg of the trip will take us a couple of days.

The next part of the journey promises to be breathtaking as we head down through Norway at a slower pace. With the stunning Lofoten Islands and fjords ahead, this might just be the most beautiful stretch of the entire adventure.


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