We left the north and Norway behind this morning, docking at Kirkenes (and probably as close to Russia as we ever need to be - just 57km to the nearest border station) and travelled into Finland. The scenery changed quite quickly from the barren icy shores of the north to forests of pines. The landscape dotted by what appear to be nature parks or reserves with cabins and signs advertising summer activities such as kayaking and hiking. There is still of course snow, lots of it! Tonight we are staying in a glass igloo and the heavens are clear. Fingers crossed for a Northern Lights showing.Read more