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 Ice can cheat by Scandic
In the winter time the ice is very thick, but don't think that it's always safe. Many people skiing and walk on the ice, specially in the days when the sun is shining, but avoid to do that if you aren't sure about that it is safe.
Specially nearby flows the ice can break. So, always remember to walk careful and don't walk there if you have drunk. Leave a Comment
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 Finnish road, Oulu, FI by gubbi1
Another thing I noticed is that people drive fast here, whatever the weather is like. Well, no wonder that the ralley sport is popular here ;)
If you are interested in how the current conditions are, check the webpage below. There are many webcams around Finland showing pictures of roads and giving the current raod weather.
See the icons on the left of the page... Leave a Comment
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 by jarto
Very conservative religious groups also like to save our souls here on Rotuaari. In this picture you can see a group of people to the right singing old hymns. They were dressed in very old clothes and they sounded like they were mourning. Sometimes these groups preach using loudspeakers disturbing the whole area. Leave a Comment
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In Oulu centre there can be 3 lanes going to one direction, but there isn't any guidance at all about that! Most of the foreigners or anyone who isn't from Oulu, drives between the lanes taking two of them. Local people go mad about that, because no-one can pass a guy who's driving taking two lanes. The reason why someone is driving so is simple: there isn't any kind of marks/signs in, on, above or beside of the road that there is any more than one wide lane going to one direction! Leave a Comment
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Well, hopefully my last warning tip.
When walking around in town, take care in winter. It is really slippery and you can easily fall. Streets are only cleaned from fresh snow, but always a little remains and this gets compressed over the time. So after a while the compressed snow turns to ice which tries to get you from your feet. Of course people place sand on the pavement (salt is absolutely useless at the low temperatures here), but it is not everywhere. So take care. After a while you will get used to it and adapt your style of walking ;) Leave a Comment
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Temperature -24 in here... by baronedivandastad
Some advice to follow:
- always wear gloves (even two pairs if necessary) and a hat that covers your ears. Don't be afraid of looking ridiculous and don't look at how the locals dress - they have experience!
- wear kalsarit (see my other tip)
- don't be outside too long when the thermometre is below -20
- wear good shoes and two pairs of socks
- move often
- drink a lot (yeah!)
- get inside every now and then, especially if you feel your hands or feet getting numb. It's also a good excuse to taste some beer
- if you're really cold, down a "hot shot" made with Galliano and sour cream. It will revive you. Kossu goes as well Leave a Comment
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 Drilling holes, Oulu, FI by gubbi1Leave a Comment
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In some areas in and around Oulu you are not supposed to walk around as here birds are breading their eggs and will be disturbed by you. There are signs telling you which bird is breading there and where you should not walk around. Of course also the duration of this periode is mentioned. Oulu area is a birdlife paradise and many birds stay here during summer or pass by on their way north. You will find many bird towers here to watch them.
Birdlife factsheet below gives you an idea about the diversity of birds found in Oulus region. Leave a Comment
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