Notes from the North

A little walk through Sweden

15. So beautiful |

The day started with a morning dip in the loch. It just makes you feel so fresh and clean. The sun was high in the sky all day. It was pure bliss. I spent most of the day walking through forests, along lakes and past beautiful Småland farms. Småland is really...

14. A completely normal day |

After almost two weeks, I think I’ve achieved something like an everyday life, with clear routines and a certain rhythm. It feels familiar and completely normal. Today I walked from the forest north of Kinnared to Fegen National Park. Nothing special happened. I...

13. Sun |

The day started with sunshine and is about to end with sunshine too. On all levels. I wonder if there’s a connection? Food also has a lot to do with whether the sun is shining inside. When I get tired because I’ve run out of fuel, the darker thoughts come....

12. The Wall |

Do you know the short story ‘The Wall’ by Marlen Haushofer? It’s about a woman who suddenly finds herself alone behind an invisible wall that separates her mountain world, where she is, from the rest of the world. That’s kind of how it felt...

11. Dead straight |

Today was a recharging stage. I arrived in a small town, Simlångsdalen, where I had to do some shopping and most of all recharge my devices so I can stay connected, because it means a lot to me that so many of you are walking with me. Simlångsdalen is a small town...

10. Crossroads |

This morning I woke up feeling a bit low. In fact, I already felt it last night. I was tired and didn’t really like my campsite, even though it was incredibly beautiful. Well, I don’t really know why I felt that way. Maybe it was because it was a bit...