CHAPTER XIV.. Experiences of Arctic Weather.

EXPERIENCES OF ARCTIC WEATHER.

Departure from Muoniovara--50° below Zero--A terrible Day--An Arctic Night--Jokijalka again--Travelling down the Torneå--A Night at Kardis--Increase of Daylight--Juoxengi--A Struggle for Life--Difficulty of keeping awake--Frozen Noses--The Norseman's Hell--Freezing Travellers--Full Daylight again--Safe Arrival at Haparanda--Comfort--The Doctor's Welcome--Drive to Torneå--The Weather. 164