Day 1-8: Rovaniemi to Nordkapp Route

Day 6: Karigasniemi to Stabbursnes

Happy Birthday to me.

Riding mate served up my Birthday Breakfast :) Sang a fast track birthday song, made a quick wish before the match stick gone out... hmmpf, I'm +1 today

~~~

About to cross over to Norway

On the border's bridge

Day 5: Kaamanen to Karigasniemi

A typical morning before setting off... breakfast and bike loading

Day 4: Ivalo to Kaamanen

Quiet town on a sunday

Cost saving strategy - Stocking up days of food for crossing into Norway as its more expensive there

Day 2-3: Korvala to Ivalo via Petkula

  

Route E75

Roll roll roll uphill gentle up the hill...

Day 1: Rovaniemi to Korvala

I never meant to start from Rovaniemi, Finland. Originally I was going to ride from England and crossed over to France to continue the journey but plans changed after hearing someone was about to start his month long trip from Finland to Norway and didn't mind that I tagged along. Coincidentally, Rovaniemi ie Santa Village was where my Bro and Sean started their stint many years ago but they were heading south while I'm going up north. 

Arrived at Rovaneimi railway station

Found the new friend, Paul and ready to ROLL!

To Rovaniemi, Finland

Finally I'm setting off to my starting point at Rovaniemi, Finland where I'll be meeting a new friend (Paul) to ride for a couple of weeks. Would like to thank Adam/ Steph/ Ellie for their help on my flight ticket which gets me on the next day flight at budget price and their hospitality while I was stranded. Not forgettin Eefu and Tony with the help to sort many random stuff. And lastly, my great bro and sis for their extended help.

Packing the bike for check-in at airport