
Our last full day in Finland was spent hanging out with a certain Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer at one of the local reindeer sanctuaries near to where we were staying in Lapland.
We’d heard so many incredible things about seeing them in real life, and being someone who has never seen a reindeer anywhere other than a Christmas card and wrapping paper, I was really looking forward to seeing them in their natural habitat amongst the snowy scapes.
Although I’m pretty sure Rudolph must have been on annual leave (admittedly, the guy works pretty hard)- it was incredibly special spending a little time with this beautiful bunch and getting to learn a little more about the breed and how they live. For example, did you know that throughout the year reindeers shed their antlers and regrow them? I definitely didn’t, and it certainly gave explanation to why a couple of them were walking around a little lopsided this time of year.
Despite it being pretty freezing, we handed out delicious, ahem, moss (a total delicacy if you have four legs and antlers) and got some beautiful snaps with the animals, before making our way back to the bus to warm up. It all went by too quickly- but felt incredibly fortunate to have been able to squeeze a visit in.








The rest of the afternoon was spent cosied up in our igloo, getting ready to pack for our flight the next day. We trudged over to the main restaurant for dinner and afterwards had a four man mini party with the gorgeous Noelle and Rachel– two girls I’ve followed and loved for years online but only had the chance of meeting for the first time on this trip (and highly recommend checking out if you haven’t seen them either)! We gossiped, giggled and watched ridiculous YouTube videos until late (and of course practised terrible accent impressions), before it was time to snuggle up for one last time under the clear blue sky before setting off early in the morning… Oh Finland, you’ve been beautiful.
(Beret: Topshop, Jumper: Beyond Retro, Coat: Monki, Jeans: GAP, Scarf: Acne, Boots: C/O Sorel)
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11 Comments
Julia
February 21, 2018 at 9:10 pmIt must have felt so much like Christmas to be surrounded by reindeer! Animal sanctuaries must be such amazing places to visit and I hope to go to some of them one day.
Your photos are beautiful, it’s quite an amazing way to finish off a trip!
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Gemma
February 21, 2018 at 9:22 pmWoww! Just magical!
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Natali
February 22, 2018 at 2:05 amEverything looks so dreamy! Pure Winter wonderland! 🙂
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Arianne
February 22, 2018 at 3:47 amThat place is the absolute winter dream! It’s so magical and there’s actual reindeers! Ahh! If the cold didn’t bother me (Frozen?), I’d love to visit there.
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Courtney Hardy
February 22, 2018 at 11:45 amI love the winter vibes! That little cabin looks so cozy to stay in.
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Maria
February 22, 2018 at 2:54 pmThat place is the winter dream! You photos is fabulous and beautiful. I have to go there!❤️
Shloka
February 22, 2018 at 4:09 pmYour trip is such a winter wonderland!
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February 22, 2018 at 4:12 pmWow it looks amazing! X
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Flic
February 23, 2018 at 10:58 amThis looks so chilly but magical! Going to pin a few images to my Christmas Pinterest board too – simply gorgeous photography Liv! x
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Sharni
February 24, 2018 at 6:11 amTheir antlers are so incredibly beautiful & I never knew they shed them! That’s so cool!
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Lexi
February 25, 2018 at 11:21 amThis looks magical! Gorgeous photos xx
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