Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

Midsummer Silence

Midsummer Silence

1:58 PM The hotel looks nice and well taken care of. With a lovely
Killing Time Indoors

Killing Time Indoors

4:06 PM 6:00 AM—some stomping around and cyclists pacing back and forth
Another Day Waiting

Another Day Waiting

10:09 AM Slept well last night. Woke up often, but that’s normal for
When Walking Hurts

When Walking Hurts

11:49 AM Still, every morning I struggle with the backpack. Usually it’s because
Blisters and Wind

Blisters and Wind

7:55 AM That was a rough night. Storming and freezing rain. A few times
No Filter, No Choice

No Filter, No Choice

1:40 PM Breakfast at 8:00 AM, then straight to the shop to look
Zero Day

Zero Day

11:57 AM Today is a zero day. A bit of work and answering emails.
White All Around

White All Around

10:05 AM Awake at 4:00 AM? It’s light out. We can leave—
First Steps North

First Steps North

11:10 AM Everything packed this morning. Quick shower, breakfast, pack the box, and get
Final Gear Choices

Final Gear Choices

8:04 AM What do I take with me and what do I send back?
Morning in Honningsvåg

Morning in Honningsvåg

8:49 AM Slept well, but woke up because of the noisy rooms. French people
A Long Day Northbound

A Long Day Northbound

12:38 PM The hotel was good, quiet. I didn’t feel any urge to