1 00:00:08,009 --> 00:00:12,305 A great philosopher once said, "The world is a book, 2 00:00:13,098 --> 00:00:18,478 and those who don't travel read only one page." 3 00:00:26,903 --> 00:00:28,363 Well, I've gotta say, 4 00:00:28,363 --> 00:00:32,616 I've read a few pages and I'm not crazy about the book. 5 00:00:33,535 --> 00:00:36,621 I don't look forward to traveling for a number of reasons. 6 00:00:37,205 --> 00:00:38,582 When it's too cold, 7 00:00:38,582 --> 00:00:39,666 I'm not comfortable. 8 00:00:39,666 --> 00:00:41,501 Ice swimming, naked? 9 00:00:41,501 --> 00:00:44,379 - Yes. - Well, that's a terrific invitation. 10 00:00:46,756 --> 00:00:49,801 When it's too warm, guess what? I'm not comfortable. 11 00:00:49,801 --> 00:00:51,887 I can't move that fast. 12 00:00:52,470 --> 00:00:55,223 - But I'm 75. - You need some help? 13 00:00:55,223 --> 00:00:56,433 No, I got it. 14 00:00:57,142 --> 00:01:01,062 And maybe it's time to expand my horizons. 15 00:01:06,818 --> 00:01:08,194 Oh, my God. 16 00:01:09,487 --> 00:01:11,823 First time I've had my hand up an elephant's ass. 17 00:01:12,407 --> 00:01:14,075 On the plus side, 18 00:01:14,659 --> 00:01:17,954 I'm staying at some unbelievable hotels. 19 00:01:17,954 --> 00:01:21,583 Oh, my. This is spectacular. 20 00:01:26,504 --> 00:01:31,468 The catch is, I've also agreed to explore what lies outside. 21 00:01:31,468 --> 00:01:33,553 - Watch your step. - No kidding. 22 00:01:33,553 --> 00:01:35,639 - Beautiful mountain. - That's a volcano. 23 00:01:35,639 --> 00:01:36,640 That's a volcano? 24 00:01:36,640 --> 00:01:40,435 A world I've spent my whole life avoiding. 25 00:01:41,561 --> 00:01:42,646 Sadie. 26 00:01:42,646 --> 00:01:45,315 Oh, my God. 27 00:01:45,315 --> 00:01:48,526 Just surviving would be great. 28 00:01:48,526 --> 00:01:51,655 This is the last time I have five vodkas with a Finn. 29 00:02:03,416 --> 00:02:08,004 I'm in the Arctic Circle, and the big question for me is, why? 30 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:10,882 I'm not a winter person. 31 00:02:10,882 --> 00:02:12,717 I don't ski. I don't skate. 32 00:02:12,717 --> 00:02:14,636 I don't even make snowballs anymore. 33 00:02:18,306 --> 00:02:20,267 I mean, this place is beautiful. 34 00:02:20,267 --> 00:02:22,978 Kinda makes me glad my eyes are frozen open. 35 00:02:25,021 --> 00:02:27,774 For a guy who doesn't love extremes, 36 00:02:27,774 --> 00:02:30,360 this is as extreme as it gets. 37 00:02:30,944 --> 00:02:33,572 The icy wilderness of Finland. 38 00:02:34,948 --> 00:02:36,116 I've heard that people come here 39 00:02:36,116 --> 00:02:39,578 to be dazzled by the wonders of the natural world, 40 00:02:40,287 --> 00:02:43,081 like the sun which never sets in the summer months 41 00:02:43,915 --> 00:02:47,294 and the aurora borealis that light up the winter sky. 42 00:02:50,297 --> 00:02:53,008 But the only thing that's dazzling me right now 43 00:02:53,008 --> 00:02:55,552 is the loss of feeling in my extremities. 44 00:02:58,221 --> 00:02:59,973 - Hey, Eugene. - Hi. 45 00:02:59,973 --> 00:03:02,517 My name is Kaisa. Nice to meet you. 46 00:03:02,517 --> 00:03:05,520 Local guide Kaisa has come to welcome me, 47 00:03:05,520 --> 00:03:09,774 and although we've just met, I sense we're speaking the same language. 48 00:03:13,612 --> 00:03:15,113 - Uh-huh. - So, I said, 49 00:03:15,113 --> 00:03:18,116 "You are warmly welcomed to Finland and to Lapland." 50 00:03:18,116 --> 00:03:20,368 I love the way you say, "You are warmly welcomed." 51 00:03:22,913 --> 00:03:26,333 {\an8}Finland in northern Europe is half the size of Texas, 52 00:03:26,333 --> 00:03:29,252 {\an8}but I'm guessing fewer cowboys. 53 00:03:30,003 --> 00:03:33,590 {\an8}I'm in Lapland, the most northern part of the country, 54 00:03:33,590 --> 00:03:36,426 where temperatures drop to minus 50, 55 00:03:36,426 --> 00:03:40,513 and a snowmobile is apparently the best way to get around. 56 00:03:41,848 --> 00:03:43,225 This is snow only. 57 00:03:43,225 --> 00:03:45,393 This is one way to travel, isn't it? 58 00:03:46,561 --> 00:03:49,064 Although, possibly not the most comfortable. 59 00:03:51,691 --> 00:03:53,526 We go this way. This way. 60 00:03:55,111 --> 00:03:57,364 - You're taking very good-- - This is practical information. 61 00:03:57,364 --> 00:03:58,865 - Taking very good care of me. - I taking-- Yes. 62 00:04:00,951 --> 00:04:05,455 Kaisa, this is about as far north as I have ever been. 63 00:04:05,455 --> 00:04:10,043 I'm sure you'd love it when you find the magic of our nature. 64 00:04:10,919 --> 00:04:12,879 Have you heard about Finnish sisu? 65 00:04:12,879 --> 00:04:15,799 - No. - Sisu is like that we never give up. 66 00:04:15,799 --> 00:04:17,675 So sisu is a-- 67 00:04:17,675 --> 00:04:20,887 is grit and determination? 68 00:04:20,887 --> 00:04:21,846 It is. 69 00:04:21,846 --> 00:04:26,101 It would be nice that you really go deep into the Finnish culture 70 00:04:26,101 --> 00:04:28,687 and find your own sisu. 71 00:04:28,687 --> 00:04:29,980 I'll be looking for it. 72 00:04:31,106 --> 00:04:34,317 Whether I ever find it is another story. 73 00:04:35,235 --> 00:04:38,196 Tell you what, Kaisa can look for sisu. 74 00:04:38,196 --> 00:04:41,866 I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for a hotel and a hot bath. 75 00:04:45,495 --> 00:04:48,873 Fortunately, there just happens to be one on the horizon. 76 00:04:50,458 --> 00:04:53,086 They named it the Arctic TreeHouse. 77 00:04:54,754 --> 00:04:57,424 Welcome to the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel. Please. 78 00:04:57,424 --> 00:04:59,676 Local Finn, Katja, is the owner. 79 00:04:59,676 --> 00:05:01,011 Your suite awaits you. 80 00:05:01,011 --> 00:05:02,596 So apparently this place 81 00:05:02,596 --> 00:05:05,390 has incredible views of the northern lights, 82 00:05:05,390 --> 00:05:09,269 and it's designed for people who love new experiences. 83 00:05:09,269 --> 00:05:11,563 But I'm hoping they'll welcome me as well. 84 00:05:12,105 --> 00:05:17,235 All of these suites, they are turned in to the northern sky, 85 00:05:17,235 --> 00:05:21,323 so you have the most probability to see the aurora borealis. 86 00:05:21,323 --> 00:05:24,492 Do you get any kind of refund if the northern lights don't appear? 87 00:05:24,993 --> 00:05:28,288 It is a natural phenomenon. They are a little bit fickle. 88 00:05:28,288 --> 00:05:30,790 - They decide when they arrive. Yeah. - Well, let's take a look. 89 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:31,917 Yes, of course. 90 00:05:37,672 --> 00:05:39,049 Look at this. 91 00:05:40,133 --> 00:05:42,385 This tub looks like it's nine feet deep. 92 00:05:42,385 --> 00:05:46,640 Indeed. You can do little bit more modest way 93 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:50,518 or enjoy the view and be more-- 94 00:05:51,019 --> 00:05:52,646 How would I say? Experimental. 95 00:05:54,064 --> 00:05:58,944 You know, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I'll probably go the modest route. 96 00:05:59,527 --> 00:06:03,657 And when I say "probably," I mean "keep the blind closed." 97 00:06:06,326 --> 00:06:09,329 And over here is your very own private sauna. 98 00:06:10,038 --> 00:06:12,040 - I love that. - Yes. 99 00:06:12,624 --> 00:06:17,546 And what us Finns do after the sauna, we roll around the snow. 100 00:06:17,546 --> 00:06:18,838 Wow. 101 00:06:18,838 --> 00:06:20,674 It's very good for your circulation. 102 00:06:21,383 --> 00:06:23,134 I'll try anything once. 103 00:06:23,134 --> 00:06:27,013 Maybe not on this trip, but you know, one day, as they say. 104 00:06:27,013 --> 00:06:28,223 Enjoy yourself. 105 00:06:28,223 --> 00:06:29,307 Thank you. 106 00:06:32,143 --> 00:06:35,397 I'm beginning to feel more enthusiastic, 107 00:06:35,397 --> 00:06:38,108 and I'm beginning to feel my toes again. 108 00:06:38,984 --> 00:06:41,778 I gravitate toward a warmer clime, 109 00:06:42,654 --> 00:06:44,447 but this is kind of a nice change. 110 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:49,286 We'll see how far my sisu goes on this trip, 111 00:06:49,869 --> 00:06:53,999 but I will definitely give it my best to try and get into things 112 00:06:53,999 --> 00:06:56,376 I normally might not be getting into. 113 00:07:01,673 --> 00:07:02,883 Unfortunately, 114 00:07:02,883 --> 00:07:05,176 that's going to involve stepping back outside... 115 00:07:08,638 --> 00:07:09,848 into a blizzard. 116 00:07:11,975 --> 00:07:16,313 "Hardy" and "resilient" are two words that have never been used to describe me, 117 00:07:16,813 --> 00:07:19,024 but nothing ventured, nothing gained. 118 00:07:20,525 --> 00:07:24,237 I'm gonna try one of the Finns' favorite pastimes, 119 00:07:24,237 --> 00:07:25,322 ice fishing. 120 00:07:26,406 --> 00:07:27,741 And here to show me the ropes 121 00:07:27,741 --> 00:07:32,203 are local farmer Allu and his six-year-old son. 122 00:07:32,787 --> 00:07:34,414 Hey! Nice to meet you. 123 00:07:34,414 --> 00:07:37,208 Hi. Nice to meet you. This must be a little Allu. 124 00:07:37,208 --> 00:07:39,002 - Taisto. - Taisto. 125 00:07:39,002 --> 00:07:40,962 He's very anxious to start some fishing. 126 00:07:40,962 --> 00:07:44,591 - Well, I've never fished. - Never? 127 00:07:44,591 --> 00:07:45,884 Never fished. No. 128 00:07:45,884 --> 00:07:49,179 We're gonna test the really old-fashioned rod fishing 129 00:07:49,679 --> 00:07:50,847 and hope to get some perch. 130 00:07:50,847 --> 00:07:53,892 We have to make a hole. You wanna try? 131 00:07:54,476 --> 00:07:56,728 - Yeah. How's that? - Oh, no. Sounds good. 132 00:08:04,319 --> 00:08:05,737 Are you having a good time? 133 00:08:06,529 --> 00:08:07,906 - You're doing well. - Uh-huh. 134 00:08:07,906 --> 00:08:09,199 Don't worry. 135 00:08:09,199 --> 00:08:12,994 I wasn't expecting to manually drill through the ice. 136 00:08:15,413 --> 00:08:18,208 So it takes-- You know, it takes a lot if you're not used to it. 137 00:08:19,251 --> 00:08:21,378 - You need some help? - No, I got it. 138 00:08:21,378 --> 00:08:25,966 For anybody with lesser capabilities, 139 00:08:25,966 --> 00:08:28,510 it might have been a chore but, you know, 140 00:08:28,510 --> 00:08:30,554 it was kinda one, two, three for me. 141 00:08:31,763 --> 00:08:33,515 - Wow. - We are ready and then up. 142 00:08:33,515 --> 00:08:34,599 Quickly. 143 00:08:35,225 --> 00:08:37,686 See? Tougher than I look. 144 00:08:37,686 --> 00:08:39,437 Okay, like you see. 145 00:08:39,437 --> 00:08:42,983 So you lift up about ten centimeter above the bottom. 146 00:08:43,608 --> 00:08:45,402 When you feel something, just pull it up. 147 00:08:47,362 --> 00:08:48,363 You feel something? 148 00:08:48,863 --> 00:08:50,699 I think I'm feeling a heart attack coming on. 149 00:08:54,202 --> 00:08:56,538 Taisto caught a fish. A small perch. 150 00:08:56,538 --> 00:08:57,706 Wow. 151 00:08:57,706 --> 00:09:00,000 This is clearly a young man's game. 152 00:09:00,875 --> 00:09:04,754 - Another one. - Oh, my God. What is going on? 153 00:09:06,089 --> 00:09:07,924 Well, he's got the better rod. 154 00:09:09,843 --> 00:09:11,052 - Third one. - Okay. 155 00:09:11,052 --> 00:09:13,430 Well, this is-- You know what? Now he's just showing off. 156 00:09:15,932 --> 00:09:18,935 Taisto, he's completely showing off. 157 00:09:19,519 --> 00:09:21,313 Oh, yeah. Fourth. 158 00:09:21,980 --> 00:09:24,482 I'm not saying he's precocious, but you know, 159 00:09:24,482 --> 00:09:26,985 he kind of just-- He kind of rubs it in. 160 00:09:26,985 --> 00:09:28,278 He rubs it in a little bit. 161 00:09:28,945 --> 00:09:30,196 - This is all-- - A big one. 162 00:09:30,196 --> 00:09:32,532 Okay. All right. This is like-- 163 00:09:33,909 --> 00:09:34,993 "I got another one, Dad." 164 00:09:34,993 --> 00:09:36,077 There's coming more. 165 00:09:38,330 --> 00:09:39,748 "Got another one, Dad." 166 00:09:41,166 --> 00:09:42,250 "Got another one, Dad." 167 00:09:42,834 --> 00:09:45,670 - So easy. - No, it is easy. Not too embarrassed here. 168 00:09:46,504 --> 00:09:48,173 The kid's starting to get to me. 169 00:09:48,924 --> 00:09:51,593 - Up, up. There we go! - There we go! 170 00:09:51,593 --> 00:09:52,844 That's yours. 171 00:09:52,844 --> 00:09:54,888 No more calls. We have a winner. 172 00:09:54,888 --> 00:09:57,849 - Very good. - Wow. There we go, Taisto. 173 00:10:00,602 --> 00:10:01,645 How do you feel now? 174 00:10:02,520 --> 00:10:04,689 - I feel like I caught a fish. - Very good. 175 00:10:05,315 --> 00:10:06,775 Well, he did ask. 176 00:10:10,028 --> 00:10:11,780 While the fish Taisto and I caught 177 00:10:11,780 --> 00:10:13,365 will do for the hors d'oeuvres, 178 00:10:13,365 --> 00:10:16,409 Allu's keen to reel in a main course. 179 00:10:18,954 --> 00:10:19,955 Okay, here we go. 180 00:10:24,584 --> 00:10:25,877 Wow! 181 00:10:27,087 --> 00:10:28,964 How many kilos would that be? 182 00:10:28,964 --> 00:10:31,091 - It's only one and a half. - One and a half? 183 00:10:31,091 --> 00:10:33,093 It can be 10 times bigger in this lake. 184 00:10:33,677 --> 00:10:36,471 It's fascinating to watch Allu. 185 00:10:36,972 --> 00:10:39,349 You saw the size of the fish that he caught. 186 00:10:39,349 --> 00:10:41,768 The guy knows what he's doing. 187 00:10:42,352 --> 00:10:43,395 Here we go. 188 00:10:44,104 --> 00:10:45,105 Right? 189 00:10:45,105 --> 00:10:50,110 You know, I mean, I don't think I'll be fishing, you know, again. 190 00:10:51,278 --> 00:10:54,447 But for those that can do it well, 191 00:10:54,447 --> 00:10:56,741 it's an art form to be admired. 192 00:10:58,451 --> 00:10:59,536 By others. 193 00:11:08,795 --> 00:11:11,423 All that exertion has worked up my appetite. 194 00:11:12,007 --> 00:11:14,009 The good news, I can smell dinner. 195 00:11:17,095 --> 00:11:20,473 The not-so-good news, it seems to be coming from a tent. 196 00:11:21,433 --> 00:11:24,519 I wish there was more of a heat glow coming from inside. 197 00:11:26,605 --> 00:11:27,731 Hello. 198 00:11:27,731 --> 00:11:29,649 I've been invited to dine tonight 199 00:11:29,649 --> 00:11:32,485 with hotel owners Katja and her husband Ilkka. 200 00:11:32,485 --> 00:11:34,362 - Nice to meet you. Welcome. - Nice to meet you. 201 00:11:34,362 --> 00:11:37,115 Good to be here. Look at this. 202 00:11:37,115 --> 00:11:39,200 This is the kota, and this is very Finnish. 203 00:11:39,200 --> 00:11:40,785 This is very, very traditional. 204 00:11:40,785 --> 00:11:42,370 A lot of people-- A lot of Finns have these, 205 00:11:42,370 --> 00:11:43,997 and they're used for cooking, 206 00:11:43,997 --> 00:11:45,457 so especially in the summertime. 207 00:11:45,457 --> 00:11:47,000 It's like barbecuing in the backyard. 208 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:48,793 - Exactly. - You would go into a kota? 209 00:11:48,793 --> 00:11:52,839 Yeah. It's also traditional in Finland to ask the guests to cook for themselves. 210 00:11:52,839 --> 00:11:56,426 So we're asking for you to help us cooking for tonight. 211 00:11:56,426 --> 00:11:59,512 Well, if you really don't care about what the food tastes like... 212 00:12:00,889 --> 00:12:02,557 - I'm your man. - Okay. 213 00:12:02,557 --> 00:12:06,102 I'm told I'm getting something very Finnish. 214 00:12:06,102 --> 00:12:09,064 I'm intrigued and nervous. 215 00:12:09,064 --> 00:12:11,691 So, this is a reindeer fillet. 216 00:12:11,691 --> 00:12:13,652 It's kind of a superfood. 217 00:12:14,361 --> 00:12:16,780 - We're having reindeer? - We're having reindeer. 218 00:12:17,822 --> 00:12:20,450 I don't want to eat reindeer, to be honest. 219 00:12:20,450 --> 00:12:23,578 I'm kind of conservative in the stuff that I like, 220 00:12:23,578 --> 00:12:25,872 'cause I don't have an adventurous palate. 221 00:12:26,373 --> 00:12:27,999 So this is gonna be interesting for me 222 00:12:27,999 --> 00:12:32,754 'cause elk, reindeer I've never had, so I'm very anxious to try it. 223 00:12:34,339 --> 00:12:36,132 Well, the anxious bit was true. 224 00:12:37,801 --> 00:12:40,554 This sisu that I've been hearing about. 225 00:12:40,554 --> 00:12:45,809 From what I understand, it's kind of a grit and a determination. 226 00:12:45,809 --> 00:12:47,018 Yes, you're getting it. 227 00:12:47,018 --> 00:12:49,187 It means that you just don't give up. 228 00:12:49,187 --> 00:12:52,524 - Okay. - Guts and the inner strength. 229 00:12:52,524 --> 00:12:55,485 Well, sisu for me, 230 00:12:55,485 --> 00:12:57,821 would be getting through a reindeer fillet. 231 00:12:59,698 --> 00:13:01,449 Eugene, please have a seat. 232 00:13:01,992 --> 00:13:03,827 My first Finnish meal. 233 00:13:04,494 --> 00:13:05,787 Yes. 234 00:13:05,787 --> 00:13:07,664 And now, sisu. 235 00:13:07,664 --> 00:13:09,958 Eating half-raw reindeer meat. 236 00:13:10,625 --> 00:13:13,128 Well, you didn't have to say "half-raw." 237 00:13:16,256 --> 00:13:17,757 The thought of eating reindeer 238 00:13:17,757 --> 00:13:20,677 is really killing Christmas for me right now. 239 00:13:21,261 --> 00:13:22,262 Okay, here we go. 240 00:13:26,808 --> 00:13:27,809 Not bad. 241 00:13:28,476 --> 00:13:29,686 It melts. 242 00:13:29,686 --> 00:13:31,479 - It does melt. - Yeah. 243 00:13:31,479 --> 00:13:33,315 This is a great first step. 244 00:13:34,441 --> 00:13:37,944 I had a strong temptation to just say, "You know what, guys? 245 00:13:37,944 --> 00:13:39,863 I'm gonna pass on the reindeer." 246 00:13:40,655 --> 00:13:44,784 You know, all this talk about sisu, give it a go. 247 00:13:44,784 --> 00:13:46,494 This is really good. 248 00:13:46,494 --> 00:13:48,788 And it's wild food. We know where it came from. 249 00:13:48,788 --> 00:13:50,832 Again, you don't have to say "wild." 250 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,335 You don't have to say "wild." 251 00:13:53,335 --> 00:13:55,837 I'm just-- I'm trying to-- You know, I'm getting it down. 252 00:13:55,837 --> 00:14:01,801 Having new experiences are better than having no experiences. 253 00:14:01,801 --> 00:14:05,138 And I'll be using that as a mantra on this trip. 254 00:14:05,847 --> 00:14:08,558 Drink to your sisu. Your inner sisu. 255 00:14:09,809 --> 00:14:14,564 What else would you suggest that I try while I'm here? 256 00:14:14,564 --> 00:14:17,984 We have a good friend of ours, Aksana and Antti. 257 00:14:17,984 --> 00:14:19,819 They do have some huskies. 258 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:22,948 - How does that sound to you? - It sounds great, 259 00:14:22,948 --> 00:14:25,492 but we're not gonna end up eating husky, are we? 260 00:14:27,827 --> 00:14:30,497 They're laughing, but they didn't say no. 261 00:14:43,218 --> 00:14:45,428 After my first night in Finland, 262 00:14:45,428 --> 00:14:49,099 I've woken up with the sound of laughter still ringing in my ears... 263 00:14:50,350 --> 00:14:52,852 and it turns out there's a reason why. 264 00:14:53,603 --> 00:14:55,105 For the last five years, 265 00:14:55,105 --> 00:14:58,775 the Finns have been named the happiest people in the world. 266 00:14:59,276 --> 00:15:02,279 Nothing says happy more than this hot chocolate, 267 00:15:02,988 --> 00:15:06,825 but I get nervous about people 268 00:15:06,825 --> 00:15:09,411 being really happy. Insanely happy. 269 00:15:10,078 --> 00:15:11,663 The idea that, you know, 270 00:15:11,663 --> 00:15:16,042 you're in a country of the happiest people in the world, 271 00:15:16,042 --> 00:15:18,211 there's gotta be something to it. 272 00:15:18,211 --> 00:15:22,007 I don't buy the fact that somebody can just be happy all the time. 273 00:15:22,007 --> 00:15:24,134 Wake up and be happy. 274 00:15:25,260 --> 00:15:27,429 Something has to make you happy. 275 00:15:28,889 --> 00:15:31,224 I do want to delve into that just a little more. 276 00:15:39,399 --> 00:15:41,693 And I know who to ask about happiness. 277 00:15:41,693 --> 00:15:44,905 A man who smiles even when he's gutting a pike. 278 00:15:45,488 --> 00:15:47,866 - Hey. - How are you? 279 00:15:47,866 --> 00:15:50,160 - Really good. - Look at these beautiful animals here. 280 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,411 They are unique. 281 00:15:51,411 --> 00:15:53,622 Allu's not just a hotshot fisherman. 282 00:15:53,622 --> 00:15:56,583 He's also a fifth-generation reindeer farmer. 283 00:15:57,500 --> 00:16:01,046 And my nemesis, Taisto, is in line to be the sixth. 284 00:16:01,796 --> 00:16:04,966 This is my family tradition. So we raise them for meat. 285 00:16:04,966 --> 00:16:07,802 We use all from head to the tail. 286 00:16:08,386 --> 00:16:09,846 So you can see my jacket. 287 00:16:09,846 --> 00:16:11,723 This is more than ten years old. It's all reindeer. 288 00:16:11,723 --> 00:16:12,807 That's reindeer? 289 00:16:12,807 --> 00:16:13,892 - Yeah. - Okay. 290 00:16:13,892 --> 00:16:15,727 Now we're gonna feed some reindeers. 291 00:16:15,727 --> 00:16:18,146 Hold this and take it to the sledge. 292 00:16:18,146 --> 00:16:19,314 All right. 293 00:16:19,314 --> 00:16:22,859 And, Eugene, if you need some help, just tell to Taisto. He will help you. 294 00:16:25,111 --> 00:16:26,696 - Please get in. - What? 295 00:16:27,197 --> 00:16:30,492 Just take a seat back there. I will grab reindeer hide for you. 296 00:16:32,118 --> 00:16:34,996 So the six-year-old gets to sit up front 297 00:16:34,996 --> 00:16:37,374 while I'm back here in coach. 298 00:16:37,374 --> 00:16:38,875 And you want me-- 299 00:16:40,961 --> 00:16:41,962 How do you sit back here? 300 00:16:41,962 --> 00:16:43,797 Yeah. Just on your knees. 301 00:16:43,797 --> 00:16:44,881 Okay. 302 00:16:46,258 --> 00:16:47,676 - Ready? - Yeah. 303 00:16:47,676 --> 00:16:48,927 Good boy. 304 00:16:52,264 --> 00:16:55,392 They told me Lapland has more reindeer than people. 305 00:16:55,976 --> 00:16:56,935 We got company. 306 00:16:59,688 --> 00:17:02,566 I didn't believe them until I looked behind me. 307 00:17:07,027 --> 00:17:09,906 I hope they're not blaming me for the loss of their cousin 308 00:17:09,906 --> 00:17:12,033 who I might have eaten last night. 309 00:17:12,617 --> 00:17:14,202 Grab this bag of lichen. 310 00:17:14,202 --> 00:17:16,329 - Yeah. - And spread it all around. 311 00:17:16,329 --> 00:17:17,706 Chow time! 312 00:17:19,332 --> 00:17:20,625 Chow time. 313 00:17:20,625 --> 00:17:22,502 Here, honey. Look at this. Here, honey. 314 00:17:24,670 --> 00:17:26,882 I'm feeding my reindeer. Yeah. 315 00:17:26,882 --> 00:17:31,052 They're the cutest things. They're just the sweetest animals. 316 00:17:31,553 --> 00:17:37,225 It's really sad that some of them end up on a plate. 317 00:17:37,225 --> 00:17:38,310 Dessert! 318 00:17:39,269 --> 00:17:40,353 This is something. 319 00:17:40,353 --> 00:17:41,730 It's a way of life. 320 00:17:41,730 --> 00:17:44,357 Catching them in the wild, it takes years and years to-- 321 00:17:44,357 --> 00:17:46,484 that you learn how they behave. 322 00:17:46,484 --> 00:17:48,695 That's why it's like a family tradition 323 00:17:48,695 --> 00:17:52,866 and what is different between your and my life. 324 00:17:52,866 --> 00:17:57,078 - So I'm hunting here something to eat. - Yeah. 325 00:17:57,078 --> 00:18:00,248 Most people in the big cities, what that they hunting for is the money. 326 00:18:00,999 --> 00:18:02,834 - That is something different. - Exactly. 327 00:18:02,834 --> 00:18:07,088 - You understand what I mean? - I do, because this is very rewarding. 328 00:18:07,088 --> 00:18:09,758 And you can feel the nature when you come and feed the animals. 329 00:18:09,758 --> 00:18:13,511 That's what I like in my work, forest and nature. 330 00:18:13,511 --> 00:18:15,138 That's why we are the happiest. 331 00:18:15,138 --> 00:18:18,516 And if you get sad, you can hug the tree, and you are smiling again. 332 00:18:20,936 --> 00:18:25,941 Living off the land, it's what keeps them happy, I think. 333 00:18:25,941 --> 00:18:30,070 You know, going out hunting for your dinner. 334 00:18:30,070 --> 00:18:32,322 It's really quite amazing. 335 00:18:32,948 --> 00:18:37,160 Me? Give me a supermarket with a frozen food section. 336 00:18:42,249 --> 00:18:44,793 Finns love the great outdoors. 337 00:18:45,961 --> 00:18:48,547 They've got some of the world's cleanest air, 338 00:18:48,547 --> 00:18:51,049 and the country is three-quarters forest. 339 00:18:53,426 --> 00:18:57,722 Despite their love of nature, you might not expect to travel by dog. 340 00:18:59,182 --> 00:19:01,393 But I'm off husky sledding. 341 00:19:02,644 --> 00:19:05,272 I'm hoping they're good-tempered dogs. 342 00:19:05,272 --> 00:19:10,485 I know if I had to pull a sleigh with somebody in it, I probably wouldn't be. 343 00:19:13,655 --> 00:19:14,906 Hello? 344 00:19:15,991 --> 00:19:17,951 But I'm not seeing any huskies. 345 00:19:19,661 --> 00:19:20,745 Aksana? 346 00:19:20,745 --> 00:19:23,248 And my host appears to be dressed... 347 00:19:23,248 --> 00:19:24,833 You're wearing slippers. 348 00:19:25,375 --> 00:19:26,960 - ...for bed? - Yeah. 349 00:19:27,544 --> 00:19:28,670 Here's a ice pick, 350 00:19:28,670 --> 00:19:30,463 so you can make the hole for me. 351 00:19:32,632 --> 00:19:37,512 As we break the ice, I start to realize what Aksana is planning. 352 00:19:38,471 --> 00:19:40,348 - So-- - I will show you and then you can follow. 353 00:19:40,348 --> 00:19:41,433 Yeah? 354 00:19:42,976 --> 00:19:46,062 - That's funny. - Good joke. 355 00:19:46,062 --> 00:19:48,481 - You're going in? You're going in. - Yeah. 356 00:19:48,481 --> 00:19:52,235 Oh, my God. I can't believe you're actually doing this. 357 00:19:54,362 --> 00:19:58,241 - But-- Oh, my-- Dear Lord. - It's very pity that it's so small. 358 00:20:00,243 --> 00:20:02,329 - Okay. - And then you can just relax. 359 00:20:02,329 --> 00:20:04,039 Enjoy. Breathe. 360 00:20:04,915 --> 00:20:07,334 Believe me, I'll take your word for it. 361 00:20:07,334 --> 00:20:10,837 Aksana, this is crazy. 362 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:13,506 You do this every day? No? 363 00:20:13,506 --> 00:20:15,717 - Yes, I do this every morning. - You do this every day. 364 00:20:15,717 --> 00:20:18,970 - And you find this pleasurable? - Yes, it's really lovely, 365 00:20:18,970 --> 00:20:21,223 and it makes me happy, so that's why. 366 00:20:21,223 --> 00:20:24,059 First thing, I need to wake up every morning. 367 00:20:24,059 --> 00:20:25,227 - Yeah. - You know, it's-- 368 00:20:25,227 --> 00:20:27,062 In the wintertime especially, it's very dark. 369 00:20:27,062 --> 00:20:28,813 How about a strong cup of coffee? 370 00:20:28,813 --> 00:20:31,524 - Would that work for you? - I don't drink coffee. 371 00:20:32,192 --> 00:20:33,193 You don't drink coffee. 372 00:20:33,193 --> 00:20:35,695 - Please go in. Go in and warm up. - Thank you. 373 00:20:35,695 --> 00:20:36,655 Crazy. 374 00:20:37,948 --> 00:20:42,619 So science says ice water floods you with happy-making hormones. 375 00:20:43,119 --> 00:20:46,498 I respect science, but I still won't do this. 376 00:20:46,998 --> 00:20:51,169 You know, for me, it's a lovely café. 377 00:20:51,169 --> 00:20:52,837 That would make me happy. 378 00:20:53,588 --> 00:20:59,469 Jumping in a hole in the ice would be the complete opposite of making me happy. 379 00:21:00,262 --> 00:21:03,473 Aksana's other source of joy makes more sense to me. 380 00:21:04,140 --> 00:21:05,308 It's these guys. 381 00:21:06,726 --> 00:21:09,688 I love the way they're just snoozing on the rooftops. 382 00:21:11,940 --> 00:21:13,066 That's the choir. 383 00:21:13,066 --> 00:21:17,404 They not only pull sleighs, they bark in a four-part harmony. 384 00:21:18,196 --> 00:21:20,407 Wow, I could get into this. 385 00:21:20,407 --> 00:21:23,493 You don't have a bad day, like, when you go with the dogs. 386 00:21:23,493 --> 00:21:27,205 Even whatever you feel, you come here and after that you are happy. 387 00:21:28,039 --> 00:21:29,040 Okay. 388 00:21:29,916 --> 00:21:32,043 - Okay. - Okay, you can go, and mind your head. 389 00:21:32,544 --> 00:21:33,962 - And go. - Okay. 390 00:21:35,005 --> 00:21:36,339 Look at this lake. 391 00:21:38,133 --> 00:21:40,218 How long does it stay frozen? 392 00:21:40,218 --> 00:21:43,305 - Hopefully till we've done the ride here. - Yes, let's hope. 393 00:21:45,348 --> 00:21:46,725 Ride in the sleigh? 394 00:21:47,267 --> 00:21:48,643 So you will drive. 395 00:21:48,643 --> 00:21:50,729 - You want me drive? - Yeah. 396 00:21:51,354 --> 00:21:53,481 This might end badly. 397 00:21:53,481 --> 00:21:55,942 - Uh-huh. - You can do it. I'm sure. 398 00:21:55,942 --> 00:21:58,236 "Yeah, I'm sure I can," 399 00:21:58,236 --> 00:22:00,697 - he said unknowingly. - Yeah. 400 00:22:01,615 --> 00:22:04,409 Aksana wants me to be the driver. 401 00:22:05,035 --> 00:22:06,369 I'm in charge. 402 00:22:09,164 --> 00:22:11,875 I'm not entirely comfortable with that. 403 00:22:12,375 --> 00:22:15,670 But I'm gonna channel my inner sisu and give it a go. 404 00:22:16,171 --> 00:22:18,423 Basically, it's very easy. 405 00:22:18,423 --> 00:22:20,926 Steering, it's with your body weight. 406 00:22:21,426 --> 00:22:26,223 So if you want to go on the left, you take more your body weight to the left ski. 407 00:22:26,223 --> 00:22:28,433 - But they know the track? - They know the track, 408 00:22:28,433 --> 00:22:30,352 and we hope they stay on the track today. 409 00:22:30,352 --> 00:22:31,436 Yeah, that's the thing. 410 00:22:31,436 --> 00:22:33,980 - I won't know if we're off the track... - Yeah. 411 00:22:33,980 --> 00:22:37,817 ...until we actually drive into, you know, somebody's living room. 412 00:22:38,485 --> 00:22:40,695 - Yeah. Come try it. - Let me-- 413 00:22:40,695 --> 00:22:42,906 - Let me just-- All right. - No. Yeah. 414 00:22:42,906 --> 00:22:44,199 It's a little bit like dancing. 415 00:22:44,199 --> 00:22:46,534 Well, have you seen me on a dance floor? 416 00:22:48,078 --> 00:22:51,248 We'll see whether the dogs have any respect for me at all. 417 00:22:51,998 --> 00:22:53,792 I'm thinking, probably not. 418 00:22:54,834 --> 00:22:58,046 If we can end this ride, both of us on our feet, 419 00:22:58,046 --> 00:23:00,757 I think it'll be a success. 420 00:23:03,218 --> 00:23:04,261 Here we go. 421 00:23:05,095 --> 00:23:06,721 Well, it's been nice knowing ya. 422 00:23:08,557 --> 00:23:09,641 Good. 423 00:23:10,350 --> 00:23:11,768 Oh, my God. 424 00:23:16,231 --> 00:23:18,775 These guys can reach 30 miles an hour. 425 00:23:19,651 --> 00:23:21,736 How do you say "slow down" in dog? 426 00:23:22,779 --> 00:23:24,406 - Now lean left? - Yeah. 427 00:23:24,406 --> 00:23:26,825 You can slow down now a little bit and lean to the right. 428 00:23:26,825 --> 00:23:28,285 Yeah, that's good. 429 00:23:28,868 --> 00:23:31,663 - How we doing? - We are doing really well. 430 00:23:31,663 --> 00:23:32,747 Okay. 431 00:23:34,374 --> 00:23:36,376 Mush, you huskies! 432 00:23:40,297 --> 00:23:41,798 So far, so good. 433 00:23:43,550 --> 00:23:46,094 Got a little respect from the dogs! 434 00:23:51,016 --> 00:23:53,476 I was actually, you know, driving that thing. 435 00:23:53,977 --> 00:23:55,020 It's fantastic. 436 00:23:55,770 --> 00:23:57,355 Felt like Ben-Hur up there. 437 00:23:58,273 --> 00:23:59,274 Okay. 438 00:24:02,986 --> 00:24:03,987 Yeah. 439 00:24:04,654 --> 00:24:06,573 Wow, this is great. 440 00:24:07,949 --> 00:24:10,577 Fantastic. Love this. 441 00:24:17,292 --> 00:24:19,586 I think the Finns might be onto something. 442 00:24:19,586 --> 00:24:23,548 Maybe there is joy in having the grit to try new things. 443 00:24:28,053 --> 00:24:30,388 Now, what did they say about stopping? 444 00:24:32,057 --> 00:24:33,433 Oh, my-- 445 00:24:33,433 --> 00:24:36,603 - Really well. - Wow, that was great. 446 00:24:37,229 --> 00:24:39,564 - It's amazing. It's fast. - Yeah. 447 00:24:40,232 --> 00:24:41,233 Wow. 448 00:24:41,233 --> 00:24:42,817 Well, Aksana, thank you. 449 00:24:42,817 --> 00:24:44,110 That was really something. 450 00:24:44,110 --> 00:24:47,405 - I was enjoying it too. - Good. 451 00:24:48,323 --> 00:24:50,325 That's the most fun I've had in a long time. 452 00:24:51,368 --> 00:24:52,744 And I really mean that. 453 00:24:53,620 --> 00:24:56,665 Being Canadian, I'm not normally happy, happy. 454 00:24:56,665 --> 00:24:58,291 We just tend to get by. 455 00:24:59,334 --> 00:25:01,336 This feeling is different. 456 00:25:02,712 --> 00:25:04,339 Maybe this is sisu? 457 00:25:19,271 --> 00:25:23,400 Back at the hotel, Ilkka has invited me to join him for a nightcap. 458 00:25:23,400 --> 00:25:24,609 This shall be yours. 459 00:25:25,735 --> 00:25:28,071 Or apparently... five. 460 00:25:29,030 --> 00:25:33,159 So the alcohol is very serious in Finland, especially if you ran out. 461 00:25:33,159 --> 00:25:34,244 Okay. 462 00:25:34,744 --> 00:25:37,163 We gonna be tasting some different vodkas. 463 00:25:37,163 --> 00:25:39,249 A very Finnish national drink. 464 00:25:39,249 --> 00:25:43,169 We're Finns. We only drink about average of four shots per person. 465 00:25:43,169 --> 00:25:44,504 You're gonna get me in trouble. 466 00:25:44,504 --> 00:25:48,592 Ilkka tells me about the different plants Finns use for vodka, 467 00:25:48,592 --> 00:25:51,261 from potatoes to barley and rye. 468 00:25:51,261 --> 00:25:54,180 And he wants me to sample them... all. 469 00:25:54,890 --> 00:25:58,935 I would encourage you to try to find the elements of the taste. 470 00:25:59,644 --> 00:26:01,563 Maybe smoky... 471 00:26:02,606 --> 00:26:06,192 All I'm getting is a strong taste of tomorrow's regrets. 472 00:26:08,403 --> 00:26:11,489 I'll tell you something about Ilkka, he's a lot of fun. 473 00:26:11,489 --> 00:26:17,412 He kind of exudes that "the happiest people in the world" thing, you know? 474 00:26:21,666 --> 00:26:24,502 Maybe it does have something to do with the vodka. 475 00:26:25,503 --> 00:26:26,755 I'm gonna go back to number three 476 00:26:26,755 --> 00:26:29,132 for a second, 'cause I have to double-check. 477 00:26:33,887 --> 00:26:39,392 I think the vodka testing ranks very near the top of my experiences. 478 00:26:39,392 --> 00:26:42,437 Number one, we're indoors. 479 00:26:42,437 --> 00:26:46,066 Number two, vodka was involved. 480 00:26:47,442 --> 00:26:49,569 I definitely felt more Finnish. 481 00:26:50,904 --> 00:26:51,905 Happy. 482 00:26:51,905 --> 00:26:54,783 Five vodkas later, two words come to mind. 483 00:26:56,534 --> 00:26:58,078 Ulterior motive. 484 00:26:58,912 --> 00:27:03,875 There is one more Finnish thing I would like you to join with me tomorrow. 485 00:27:04,793 --> 00:27:06,002 And there we go. 486 00:27:06,586 --> 00:27:08,880 And it's very Finnish experience, 487 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:09,965 - as vodka. - Okay. 488 00:27:11,007 --> 00:27:13,385 - Good. - All right. I trust you. 489 00:27:13,385 --> 00:27:18,223 I'm not entirely sure what I signed up for, 490 00:27:18,223 --> 00:27:20,267 for tomorrow with him. 491 00:27:20,809 --> 00:27:22,852 You know, what's the worst that can happen? 492 00:27:23,645 --> 00:27:27,941 I'm going for it. That's my sisu. Whatever it is, I'll make it happen. 493 00:27:27,941 --> 00:27:31,361 Or I won't make it happen, but that'll be my sisu, 494 00:27:31,945 --> 00:27:34,781 is to try very hard to not make it happen. 495 00:27:34,781 --> 00:27:37,242 By the way, have you seen the auroras? 496 00:27:37,242 --> 00:27:39,202 Something tells me I'm gonna see it tonight, 497 00:27:39,202 --> 00:27:41,288 whether it's actually there or not. 498 00:27:46,334 --> 00:27:47,627 Where are they? 499 00:27:50,297 --> 00:27:52,215 Too much hype, don't you think? 500 00:27:52,215 --> 00:27:53,592 There's no lights. 501 00:27:56,052 --> 00:27:57,345 Gotta get some sleep. 502 00:28:15,488 --> 00:28:17,240 It's my last day in Lapland 503 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:20,911 and I've woken up with a vague recollection of agreeing to something 504 00:28:20,911 --> 00:28:22,662 I probably shouldn't have. 505 00:28:29,711 --> 00:28:31,338 - Ilkka. - Hello, Eugene. 506 00:28:31,338 --> 00:28:33,048 Good to see you again. 507 00:28:33,048 --> 00:28:34,799 Are you ready to trust a Finn? 508 00:28:36,134 --> 00:28:39,804 I'm in your hands. Whatever is in the cards, is in the cards. 509 00:28:40,430 --> 00:28:43,683 The further we go, the more anxious I become. 510 00:28:44,351 --> 00:28:47,187 It looks like we're heading into the deep wilderness. 511 00:28:47,187 --> 00:28:48,980 Yeah, the road will get smaller 512 00:28:48,980 --> 00:28:51,399 to the point that we're gonna leave the car and walk. 513 00:28:51,399 --> 00:28:52,525 I take it back. 514 00:28:53,068 --> 00:28:55,278 I don't trust you at all. 515 00:28:57,572 --> 00:29:00,158 Just as I was beginning to really like Finland... 516 00:29:01,117 --> 00:29:02,118 You know, 517 00:29:02,118 --> 00:29:06,081 - this is as Finnish as it can get. - Uh-huh. 518 00:29:06,081 --> 00:29:08,875 ...Ilkka may be about to break me. 519 00:29:08,875 --> 00:29:10,585 - But I-- - Ilkka. 520 00:29:13,213 --> 00:29:14,965 Another frozen lake. 521 00:29:15,549 --> 00:29:19,177 And it's slowly dawning on me what's coming next. 522 00:29:21,972 --> 00:29:24,015 Well, once you jump in, you will know 523 00:29:24,015 --> 00:29:26,768 all the Finnish curse words there are available, 524 00:29:26,768 --> 00:29:30,689 but I think we have a safe solution to get you in the water. 525 00:29:30,689 --> 00:29:32,857 - A safe solution? - Yes. 526 00:29:41,992 --> 00:29:44,869 One last moment to go back. 527 00:29:44,869 --> 00:29:47,414 - I'll take it. - I'll follow you. 528 00:29:48,790 --> 00:29:53,128 So the idea is, the floatation suit will keep me warm and dry. 529 00:29:53,128 --> 00:29:55,380 But you know what else keeps you warm and dry? 530 00:29:56,006 --> 00:29:58,133 Not being in a freezing lake. 531 00:29:58,633 --> 00:30:03,221 I could not be more out of my comfort zone than I am right this second. 532 00:30:03,221 --> 00:30:04,598 - Ilkka. - Yes? 533 00:30:05,348 --> 00:30:08,518 This is the last time I have five vodkas with a Finn. 534 00:30:11,104 --> 00:30:14,774 I wanna run, but I don't think I can in this thing. 535 00:30:15,442 --> 00:30:18,194 And remember there are four steps underneath the water. 536 00:30:18,194 --> 00:30:20,322 - Uh-huh. - Keep your head straight 537 00:30:20,322 --> 00:30:21,406 and just... 538 00:30:24,659 --> 00:30:27,329 And, yeah, I did mean to keep my glasses on. 539 00:30:28,121 --> 00:30:30,457 Without them, I might have looked silly. 540 00:30:30,457 --> 00:30:32,417 - Come on! You can do it. - Uh-huh. 541 00:30:38,798 --> 00:30:41,259 - Oh, my. - Then sit down. 542 00:30:50,894 --> 00:30:51,895 I told you. 543 00:30:54,105 --> 00:30:55,398 You should trust a Finn. 544 00:30:58,652 --> 00:30:59,819 Wow. 545 00:31:04,699 --> 00:31:06,743 This isn't all that bad, Ilkka. 546 00:31:07,702 --> 00:31:11,414 - Do you feel like a Finn now? - I feel more like a dolphin. 547 00:31:12,499 --> 00:31:15,418 This is quite amazing actually. 548 00:31:15,418 --> 00:31:16,962 I gotta be honest. 549 00:31:20,006 --> 00:31:21,758 - I have a great idea. - Yeah? 550 00:31:21,758 --> 00:31:24,678 - Should we wait for the auroras? - I've got a better idea. 551 00:31:24,678 --> 00:31:25,804 Yeah, tell me. 552 00:31:25,804 --> 00:31:28,181 How about another vodka contest? 553 00:31:29,391 --> 00:31:35,272 Sisu, set your mind to something and just go ahead and do it. 554 00:31:35,272 --> 00:31:37,357 Sure, with a little coaxing. 555 00:31:37,941 --> 00:31:39,943 So I'm gonna pat myself on the back 556 00:31:39,943 --> 00:31:43,488 and give myself a big A-plus in sisu. 557 00:31:43,989 --> 00:31:47,742 Ice floating is kind of a fun thing to do. 558 00:31:48,868 --> 00:31:52,914 Wow, this is about the warmest I've been since I've been in Finland. 559 00:31:54,541 --> 00:31:56,960 And possibly the happiest. 560 00:31:59,838 --> 00:32:02,340 I'm not proud to admit that at the start of my trip, 561 00:32:02,340 --> 00:32:05,510 my feelings about Finland were frosty. 562 00:32:08,138 --> 00:32:11,099 But over the last three days, they've thawed. 563 00:32:13,310 --> 00:32:14,311 Hey, folks. 564 00:32:14,311 --> 00:32:15,812 - Hello. - Hi. 565 00:32:16,563 --> 00:32:20,650 To celebrate my time here, I'm joining reindeer farmer, Allu, 566 00:32:20,650 --> 00:32:23,695 and some of his workers for a final Finnish meal. 567 00:32:24,905 --> 00:32:27,324 Thankfully, reindeer's not on the menu. 568 00:32:28,325 --> 00:32:32,454 We're having pike patties made from the fish Allu caught the other day. 569 00:32:33,413 --> 00:32:36,416 - You fish for your own food. 570 00:32:36,416 --> 00:32:38,293 - All year round. - Winter, summer. Yeah. 571 00:32:38,293 --> 00:32:43,215 Not a lot of Uber Eats going on here in Lapland, I would imagine. 572 00:32:46,384 --> 00:32:49,054 - It's the simple life, isn't it? - Yeah. 573 00:32:49,054 --> 00:32:51,306 - It's about what's really important. - Yep. 574 00:32:52,307 --> 00:32:55,518 If you could sum it up in, like, three words. 575 00:32:55,518 --> 00:32:58,521 - Family? - One, one of the main. Yeah. 576 00:32:58,521 --> 00:32:59,564 - All right. - Nature. 577 00:32:59,564 --> 00:33:00,690 Animals. 578 00:33:00,690 --> 00:33:02,484 - Family, nature... - Yeah. 579 00:33:02,484 --> 00:33:03,735 - Animals. - ...animals. 580 00:33:03,735 --> 00:33:05,654 Yeah. That's all we need. 581 00:33:06,238 --> 00:33:08,782 I didn't know anything about Finland. 582 00:33:08,782 --> 00:33:11,701 I didn't know anything about Lapland. 583 00:33:11,701 --> 00:33:14,329 I didn't even know where Lapland was. 584 00:33:15,413 --> 00:33:20,835 And I've come away with the knowledge of the people, 585 00:33:20,835 --> 00:33:25,173 what they do, and why it's important to them. 586 00:33:26,132 --> 00:33:30,929 The simple life is one of the reasons that they're so happy. 587 00:33:31,513 --> 00:33:37,185 You were asking us, that what is important thing, three words, so what about you? 588 00:33:37,686 --> 00:33:39,646 - I think family would be number one. - Yeah. 589 00:33:41,398 --> 00:33:42,399 Food. 590 00:33:43,108 --> 00:33:45,068 And golf. 591 00:33:45,068 --> 00:33:48,863 I know it sounds slightly more shallow. 592 00:33:49,864 --> 00:33:51,116 Yeah. 593 00:33:51,616 --> 00:33:54,286 Truth is, I'm still no fan of winter, 594 00:33:54,286 --> 00:33:59,207 but there's a warmth to the Finnish people that I think may have rubbed off on me. 595 00:34:00,792 --> 00:34:04,296 I don't have an adventurous spirit, 596 00:34:04,921 --> 00:34:10,427 so the idea that I'm doing all these things I would never normally do, 597 00:34:10,427 --> 00:34:12,887 it's really quite amazing. 598 00:34:12,887 --> 00:34:15,432 So I guess I have sisu. 599 00:34:15,432 --> 00:34:16,766 How do you say "cheers"? 600 00:34:21,021 --> 00:34:22,021 Getting close. 601 00:34:22,731 --> 00:34:26,276 My epitaph would be, 602 00:34:27,193 --> 00:34:30,739 "Here lies a man who ice-floated in the Arctic Circle." 603 00:34:31,698 --> 00:34:32,699 Wow.