Tractors and Tribulations

Old-timers hard at work

Ostrobothnia is Finland's breadbasket.

The "Näpparit" group of young fiddlers tunes up for their concert.

During "Folkskandia" week, folk musicians came from
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
to teach workshops and perform in area schools.
Here, Geir Eigil Larsen demonstrates Norwegian herding instruments.

LynnAnne returns from a training ride / shopping trip
to Southern Ostrobothnia.
She found the people in the neighboring province reasonably friendly,
despite their reputation.
She has been riding her bike quite a bit now that it is only dark for a few hours.
This photo was taken about 9:30 in the evening;
the sun goes down around 11pm.