Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

Turning Back Again

Turning Back Again

8:55 AM Saturday the 1st, morning. Woke up at 1:30 AM with stomach
Survival Mode

Survival Mode

12:15 PM At a cabin I got rid of all the ready-made meals.
Cold Night, Long Day

Cold Night, Long Day

6:06 AM Friday the 30th, morning. Slept—mmm, it was so cold! At 1:
Back on the E1

Back on the E1

9:03 AM Thursday the 29th, morning. Slept badly. Lots of cramps and still cold.
Decision Made

Decision Made

10:30 AM Wednesday the 28th, morning. Good morning! Slept well, ate plenty, and with
When Rivers Say No

When Rivers Say No

8:51 AM Tuesday the 27th, morning. I had 6:00 AM in my head,
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