Awoke several times to various sounds of the wilds, the birds, the rain pounding on the tent, and the deep notes of a wild boars cries, which turned out to be the snoring of an unidentified culprit!
Our great intentions of an early (9:30am) start never quite materialised, probably due to the lack of sleep the night before, combined with a loooong day of travelling.
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| Setting out on the water |
We eventually broke camp about 11:30, and went downstream from a small lake onto a narrow winding water in flood, surrounded by overhanging branches. My steering caused Denis some neverous moments, but we still managed to make it to camp. Saw plenty of evidence of beavers on the trees.
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| Swan taking off |
We had a close encounter with some low flying swans between Lomatrio and Tensala, where we portaged around a low bridge, and used the break for lunch to wash the hundreds of tiny leeches - which had fallen from low hanging branches - from our bags & canoe.
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| Lunchtime :) |
Further downriver we were sorely disapointed by the 'rapids' at Kalystenkoski, which were scarcely beyond a ripple!
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| Niskaniv Lean-to |
Continuing on, we took a short break at Niskanivu, where we relaxed while examining the Finnish lean-to. A wonderful shelter for a weary traveller, and a potential lifesaver in harsh weather.
Just after Valijoenkylan silta there was a moment of confusion as we identified the correct route. After a brief rec. we found it, and it was onward to Vehvaa, and a good nights sleep.
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| Zzzzzz |
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