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Old 12 February 2008, 12:08 AM   #1
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Just back home again (included report) >>>>>>>>>>

from a tiny trip. Just click at the link to find out what I do.

http://www.roleks.se/is08.htm

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Old 12 February 2008, 12:13 AM   #2
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looks like it was a way bit cold

hope u enjoyed your trip jocke.. welcome back


love the hotel by the way..
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:15 AM   #3
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Fantastic pics! Very cool place you went to (pun intended)!

Thanks for sharing!
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:16 AM   #4
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What a fantastic journey!!! - thanks for sharing

...but you really should have worn the Explorer II in the mines...wasn't it made for cave exploring?
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:21 AM   #5
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Brilliant pics Jocke
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:29 AM   #6
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It looks like the mine is the place to be if you want to warm up.
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:29 AM   #7
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Your a fortunate man Jocke. Showed my wife the pictures of the ice hotel, amazing. Thanks for posting.
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:29 AM   #8
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Stunning report and pics Jocke. Thanks a lot for sharing
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:31 AM   #9
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Jocke..thanks for all the pics..They were AWESOME!! I truely enjoyed
every one of them!!

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Old 12 February 2008, 12:36 AM   #10
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WELCOME BACK, Man!!!
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:43 AM   #11
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Excellent photos. The Ice Hotel is very cool (pun intended!).
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:44 AM   #12
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Great pics and it looks like lots of fun. Thanks for sharing
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Old 12 February 2008, 12:53 AM   #13
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That's so cool. I have always wanted to stay at the ice hotel, ever since I read about it a few years ago.

Great holiday.
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Old 12 February 2008, 01:00 AM   #14
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Jocke, you probably hear this from everyone, but, geez, are you a fantastic photographer! Those pictures were amazing - your composition and lighting are immaculately done - just perfect. Thanks for posting!
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Old 12 February 2008, 01:05 AM   #15
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Great pictures Jocke - enjoyed seeing them & reading your commentary.
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Old 12 February 2008, 01:06 AM   #16
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Thanks for sharing your trip. Looked like it was fun.
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:03 AM   #17
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Great travelogue. The Ice Hotel is amazing. Thanks for posting.
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:20 AM   #18
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My kinda trip. now I wana go!!
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:32 AM   #19
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Great shots..

Looks like you had a great time..

Remember, if you're not the lead dog, the view is always the same....
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:35 AM   #20
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Great journey, Jocke...thank you!
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:38 AM   #21
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Great pictures. I always wanted to go there. Looks like a lot of fun.
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Old 12 February 2008, 02:54 AM   #22
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Looks like a great trip. That ice hotel is too much.
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Old 12 February 2008, 03:00 AM   #23
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Amazing journey, Jocke.....that Ice Hotel looks simply fabulous. My sheep would be right at home in that place!!
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Old 12 February 2008, 03:01 AM   #24
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The snow pictures and blondes were stunning.
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Old 12 February 2008, 03:24 AM   #25
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looks a amazing trip to me, and the pictures are awesome
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Old 12 February 2008, 05:39 AM   #26
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Thank you all for the kind words.

JJ I miss your sheep, if it was with me I´ve made a cap of it.



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Old 12 February 2008, 05:56 AM   #27
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Jocke - welcome back. I love the pics of the Ice Hotel - thanks for sharing.
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Old 12 February 2008, 06:03 AM   #28
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thanks for taking the time to post this - quite enjoyable.
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Old 12 February 2008, 06:04 AM   #29
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Great photo essay. I worked in Sweden on a project when I was in my twenties. I have very fond memories of the people.
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