In the morning after arriving in Rovaniemi, on November 14, 2004, after nearly nearly five months of cycling, I cycled the remaining 8 kilometers north to the Arctic Circle marker, and raised the trusty cycle in celebration. It felt really great to have made it. In case you did not know, the arctic circle marks that point on the earth's surface where during the summer there is at least one day where the sun never sets, and where during the winter there is at least one day where the sun never rises (at least that was what the informational sign told me). Nearby was the Santa Village (which is sort of like Finland's Frankenmuth) where it is Christmas 365 days a year. (11-14-04)

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Celebrating the Arctic Arrival

From:	Sarah	(Wed Dec 15 12:17:59 2004)
Yay! The real Frankenmuth (or fake Santa Village) was as spectacular as usual this year.
From:	Manoj	(Sun Feb 20 11:43:12 2005)
A great accomplishment! I too would like to visit the arctic circle.
From:	Michael Kopp (mk)	(Mon Feb 28 06:05:41 2005)
I think the Finnish Arctic circle is the one to visit - so many added bonuses and it is actually populated.
From:	fucker	(Thu Apr 14 16:03:37 2011)
i eat ur mom
From:	jj	(Sun Jun 5 18:49:53 2011)
nice one!!!