Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

Back Into the Wet

Back Into the Wet

7:41 AM Monday the 26th, morning. Lit a candle for my mother, whom I
Cabin Night

Cabin Night

1:01 PM Slept well. The hotel was decent. The internet was downright terrible. Breakfast
Into Lapland

Into Lapland

5:59 AM Good morning! That was early. I thought I’d take a few
Back Outside Again

Back Outside Again

7:25 AM I need to get used to being outside again. I woke up
Three Flights Later

Three Flights Later

2:20 PM 3:45 AM—beep, beep, beep!!!!! Aaah, I feel completely wrecked. Quickly
Repacking for Reality

Repacking for Reality

6:48 PM And that turned into quite an operation again—getting everything to fit
New Preparations

New Preparations

7:04 PM Making new preparations for the E1. There’s still snow, and if
Back to the E1

Back to the E1

4:47 PM We’re going back to the E1. The flight is booked. On
Heading Home

Heading Home

6:23 AM We’re allowed to wait, and wait. It’s been a while
The Snow Decides

The Snow Decides

9:08 AM The snow is still too deep to walk properly. You take three
Waiting for the Road to Open

Waiting for the Road to Open

1:29 PM So, four hours of walking without getting a lift. All the drivers
Sunday Closures

Sunday Closures

11:34 AM Sunday. Once again, everything is closed. Yes, the church is open, and