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30-Jul-2017 -- This is the 9^th out of 13 reports reaching confluence points in Finland. The story starts from 61°N 28°E and continues from 63°N 22°E.

We drove to the town Lapua and parked our car at the outskirts of the town at the end of Leipähilankuja Road at a distance of 331 m. Our parking place was at the edge between huge flat agricultural fields and a hilly forest.

The hike was slightly uphill through different types of terrain and forests.

The confluence is located in a mixed forest of pine and various species of deciduous trees. The ground was entirely covered with ripe blueberries. Some nearby rocks are entirely covered with lichen.

CP Visit Details:

• Distance of car parking: 331 m
• Time to reach the CP from the road: 8 min
• Time at the CP: 4:35 PM
• Measured height: 41 m
• Minimal distance according to GPS: 0 m
• Position accuracy: 4 m
• Topography: slightly hilly
• Vegetation: pine and deciduous trees, blueberries, lichen
• Weather: overcast, 22° C (felt temperature)
• Given Name: The Stony Lichen Confluence

The story continues at 63°N 24°E.