Notes from the North

A little walk through Sweden

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,...

29. Alone again |

15th May It was a wonderful evening. And fittingly for the occasion, we had found an old festival site with a stage and dance floor that we used as a shelter. It was very special. It was a bit hard to say goodbye, but that’s what happens when you’ve had a...

28. Onwards |

I’ve moved on. After some wonderful days with the family (thank you so much for everything, Kajsa and Johann) I set off again. To avoid having to walk another 60km on tarmac and gravel – my legs can’t really take it – I decided to take the bus...

27. A dear friend |

Sometimes – in fact, always – the close proximity of life and death puts everything in perspective. It can be devastating, or it can be uplifting. In this case, I feel life has won. This morning my dear friend Hazel died, after having taken on the fight...