Yesterday, I met with Santa Claus in his village here in Rovaniemi. First off, what a village he has. It was exactly like you thought it would be. Very picturesque, snow everywhere, all the trees decorated. Children laughing, sledding, making snowmen. It was indeed Christmas.

When entering Santa’s house, you are greeted by elves along the way. You walk along a winding path, deep into his home before you get to see the man in red himself. I had Charlee write a letter to Santa for herself and Drew. I promised her that I would give it to him myself. And I did. He held it against his heart and told me he would read it later. He was indeed a jolly ole man, with a wonderful twinkle in his eye.

Today I will be crossing the Arctic Circle in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Charlee is hoping that one of them is Rudolph.