Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

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
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