Notes from the North

A little walk through Sweden

34. Rain |

21 May It’s raining. And the connection is poor. So only very briefly. I’m dry and warm and full of food in my sleeping bag, in my tent, in a shelter with the fire lit. All is well 😊

33. Trail Angel |

Last night a Trail Angel came to my shelter. Trail Angels are people who help other hikers with anything they might need help with. I didn’t know he was one yet. He arrived late. I was almost asleep and he settled in next to me in the shelter. In the morning, I...

32. More contrast |

Today was a stage that included a detour to a town where I could shop. Yes, and eat pizza. That’s kind of the reward. Because these are not the stages I look forward to. They usually involve several extra kilometres and a lot of walking on gravel and asphalt....

31. Contrast |

I had the most enjoyable evening last night and it continued in the morning. Olov and little Arvid were the most enjoyable company, especially Arvid who talked non-stop about fishing. So I was in no hurry to say goodbye and get going. It wasn’t a very long stage...

30. Lord of the Rings |

This is going to be a two day report. The last two days I’ve been walking through the landscapes of Lord of the Rings. It’s been absolutely magical and I wouldn’t have been surprised if the Hobbits and Gandalf had appeared next to me. Fortunately,...