Rapid floating in Finland

10 Dec, 2014 11:00 PM

For tourists who've tried everything else, there's nothing more invigorating than a float down Finland's icy Pajakkajoki river wearing a dry suit. <BR><BR> <I>For further information see <strong><a href='http://www.wildtaiga.fi/tuotekortti_wildtaiga.php?nid=133&la=en' target='_blank'>wildtaiga.fi</a></strong></I>.

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