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When looking at the screen of the plane, it wasn't too bad. I left my other Cayanne to the airport some 3 months ago and when I went to the car, it started to look bad. The car was totally frozen and the nice guys in the airport towed it to a warm hall to...  

Do you miss Singapore weather?

Now I enjoy this, then I'll go to London to enjoy the constant rains and after that to the heat of Singapore. Everything goes. Best, Kari

I don't mind the sauna though. That fire makes it look very cosy too.

We went around, some 200 km with dog sledges and the temperature stayed all the time below minus 40 degrees. We stayed overnight in tents and I'm still alive. A small memory of that trip in the wall in Lapland. Later on the same year I went to Selous in T...  

-40 thanks but no thanks....for day after tomorrow they forecast -15...I'm not leaving house. Period

I don't like bucket lists ...  

Freezing outside, nobody around, wood fire, Northern lights... I would add a single malt, and a nice cigar and I would be set! Good to see the cars still operate ok @ -40C Thanks for your photo log, this kind of trip really appeals to me!

From tomorrow also some good friends. I can't complain. Best, Kari

Would love to visit

.... Finnland. And: I love remote places. Enjoy your time, enjoy the contrast of cold nature and cosy,warm home. Cheesr, HSTE

But I already emptied the batteries plus froze my fingers, toes and balls. I will post a photo later. Best, Kari

Holy ship, i'm freezing by simply watching your (amazing) photos. I'm complaining 'cause here is -5 C...overt here is not cold, it's an open air freezer ;-)

but a good Finnish sauna is needed. Best, Kari

even easier when you get to enjoy the norhern lights. Spent one week in Bjorliden long ago, enjoying evey last bit of the auroras. Enjoy and bring us pictures!

I have been deep in Siberia at -40 and loved it. Going soon to Sabetta (google it) and we are expecting -60. I love seeing nature at its most primal.

When it's really cold, it's not windy. Plus one can always warm the system from inside; grappa, whisky, vodka. Everything goes. Best, Kari

Not a single drop, as weird as that sounds for Russia.

But Russians are champions finding ways to booze. Best, Kari

For example, pouring antifreeze down a frozen pipe. The chemicals get trapped bu the ice and pute alcohol drips at the bottom. Unbelievable. They really make science out of it.

Personally I prefer the booze sold in normal western shops. Best Kari

Only grappa and wine in reputable places. As for russians, when it comes to alcohol, the stories are endless. We must exchange one day. Maybe you will visit us humble folk in Croatia someday.

We decided to come by car to Italian lakes and Croatia. Bit different summer holidays. The biggest problem is to decide if we should travel tight in the small car but fast or take the less consuming but still much more spacious Cayanne. Best, Kari

Croatia does have some wonderful roads, though, and the drives around Italian lakes are astounding. If tou ask me, a Cayenne is a very good car to take as it offers both comfort and speed. PM me if you need any recommendations and suggestions for Croatia.... 

But I wonder for what do I need a Ferrari then... I got some consultation from a Mod. already. I know a little bit about Croatia because I used to visit on business places like Split and Pula. Best, Kari

But you really should check out some of the islands. Although that is much better accomplished by chartering a boat.

As long as you avoid a few of the \'party\' islands frequented by drunk and annoying teenagers.

with peace, beauty and stunning food. Perhaps also a couple of drops of wine. Best, Kari

The car just needed to melt in a warm hall over the night. I will again leave it out on Monday for two months. Let's hope it is below -35 next time I am picking it up. Best Kari

I drive a base Cayenne, my 9 month old baby. Paid some USD 300k for it. It hurts to think of the many horological pieces I have to forgo for the right to drive the SUV for 10 years.

but the one in Estonia is the V8 and well equipped. Anyhow, both are nice cars. Best, Kari