After plans fell
through on Monday, back we went on Tuesday!
After another beautiful walk through Umeå, we arrived at the universitet and were greeted by Krister who
introduced us to the Sami Studies department.
We even had our own private lecture (which was stopped halfway through for some fika time- Gustavus please take note....) about the Sami and learned a little of the language. (Though, this American isn't even close to mastering Swedish yet alone ready to take on Sami...) I am learning so much about the Sami everyday and consider myself so incredibly lucky to have these opportunities. After leaving the university, we proceeded on to the Gammlia museum, where we saw exhibits of Sami clothing, religious practices, migration routes and so much more. Again, the tour was halted halfway through to enjoy some more fika time. I fear that his multiple cups of coffee a day may become a habit, then again, I believe it already was.
through on Monday, back we went on Tuesday! 
After another beautiful walk through Umeå, we arrived at the universitet and were greeted by Krister who 
introduced us to the Sami Studies department. 
We even had our own private lecture (which was stopped halfway through for some fika time- Gustavus please take note....) about the Sami and learned a little of the language. (Though, this American isn't even close to mastering Swedish yet alone ready to take on Sami...) I am learning so much about the Sami everyday and consider myself so incredibly lucky to have these opportunities. After leaving the university, we proceeded on to the Gammlia museum, where we saw exhibits of Sami clothing, religious practices, migration routes and so much more. Again, the tour was halted halfway through to enjoy some more fika time. I fear that his multiple cups of coffee a day may become a habit, then again, I believe it already was.
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