Journal Comments - Racpat Scandinavia and the Baltics 2024 - CycleBlaze

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From Racpat Scandinavia and the Baltics 2024 by Rachel and Patrick Hugens

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Kathleen Jones commented on a photo in Day 53: Rest Day Rovaniemi

When you’re back home, I humbly request a gallery page so we can see all the drawings in one place. I think that would be a wonderful way to wrap up the whole trip.

2 months ago
Rich Frasier commented on a photo in Day 52: Kayramo to Rovaniemi

Happy Birthday, Rachel!

2 months ago
Frosene Sacco commented on a photo in Day 50: Vuotso to Sodankyla

The best food break shelters!

2 months ago
Frosene Sacco commented on a photo in Day 45: Karasjok to Muotkan Ruoktu

That’s a crazy steep hill! Well done on what you cycled!

2 months ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 52: Kayramo to Rovaniemi

As a lifelong knife addict, I envy those!

On the other hand, as an old guy getting rid of stuff, I can just admire them with delight!

2 months ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 47: Inari to Ivalo

European common frog.

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/25591-Rana-temporaria/browse_photos?place_id=7020

If I remember my 1967 Herpetology correctly, frogs have a variety of cold hibernation strategies. Some kinds swim to the bottom of a non-freezing portion of a body of water and absorb oxygen through their skin. Some kinds burrow down into the soil (primarily toads, I believe) below the frost line, and some have a type of "antifreeze" chemical in their blood so they freeze "almost" solid during their hibernation. I suspect these swim down to the bottom...

2 months ago
petra Hugens commented on a photo in Day 45: Karasjok to Muotkan Ruoktu

wow, Rachel. Amazing

2 months ago
Mike Ayling commented on a photo in Day 45: Karasjok to Muotkan Ruoktu

The tidy end of the cabin?

3 months ago
Mike Ayling commented on a photo in Day 45: Karasjok to Muotkan Ruoktu

Why do people put stickers on border and summit signs?

3 months ago
Suzanne Gibson commented on Evening Sunset Ride to Northcape

Congratulations!!! What an achievement! It has been exciting following your there!

3 months ago
Robyn Richards commented on Evening Sunset Ride to Northcape

A tough day ...but fabulous photos!

3 months ago
Rachel and Patrick Hugens commented on Evening Sunset Ride to Northcape

She's feeling fine today. And her bike is all right as well.

3 months ago
Scott Anderson commented on Evening Sunset Ride to Northcape

Amazing accomplishment! Hopefully Rachel is none the worse for her spill though.

3 months ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Evening Sunset Ride to Northcape

Unreal.

3 months ago
Elspeth Jarman commented on Day 39: Olderfjord to Repvag

Fantastic! Glad you stayed at the Russian Hotel. Superb reindeer photos Patrick and loved the one Rachel took of Patrick taking them, took me a while to spot!

Onwards to Nordkapp!

3 months ago