On our last full day in northern Finland (17th September), Di and I undertook a trip to Inari, which is a centre of Sámi culture. Despite overcast weather, we had a wonderful day visiting the superb Museum of Sámi Culture (both the brilliant indoor displays and the reconstructed outdoor buildings and animal traps), seeing the Sámi Parliament Building (briefly), taking a short bush trek to the raids on Juutuanjoki at Jäniskoski, and finally seeing several herds of reindeer on our drive back to Utsjoki.
Part of the wildlife display in the Sámi Museum.
Interior view of part of the Sámi Museum.
Interior view of part of the Sámi Museum.
Part of the Sámi Museum's vegetation display.
Part of the outdoor display at the Sámi Museum.
Reflections on Juutuanvuono in Inari.
Reflections on Juutuanvuono in Inari.
Di beside Juutuanvuono in Inari.
A Sámi wolverine trap.
The Sámi Parliament Building in Inari.
The Sámi Parliament Building in Inari.
Jäniskoski Rapids.
Jäniskoski Rapids.
Moss on a granite boulder, the first stage in a lithosere.
Moss on a granite boulder, the first stage in a lithosere.
Mushroom near Jäniskoski Rapids
Wild blueberries near Jäniskoski Rapids.
Mushrooms near Jäniskoski Rapids
Reindeer on an evening walk.
Reindeer on an evening walk.
