Pre Christmas Trip to Saariselka, Lapland in Finland - 4 Off to see Santa

So this was the big day - we were picked up mid morning and driven to Santa's secret location. Quite exciting. It was about a 20 minute coach trip to the coach park and from there we were taken by Skido to the Secret Location.

From this remote location you really got a feeling for the 'Wild Finland'

The Intrepid travellers.....

This was the Sister of out Elf. She looked after us at the Border Crossing area...

The Border Crossing

Border Control Frisking
We then saw Santa's Flight Control room and then taken to the Border Control where we were 'frisked' by an Elf. We then walked about a 1km to Santa's hut.

Along the way we met the local Sami Shaman at which point he chanted over the fire and then took charcoal from the fire and marked each of our nose with 'the Magic of Christmas' and this ensured that the magic would last our whole life.

Sue with her 'Magic of Christmas' mark ....

Warm water flowing ....

Still had time for a game of chase ....

Santa's Front Door ....

Aiden Meets the 'big man' .....

Santa with Evelyn ....