Logistical Realities
Logistics, as it turns out, are part of the adventure. You’re not allowed to
Stories From the Trail
small milestones on long journeys
Planning, Paperwork, and Patience
And then comes the research. Reading maps, drawing lines, counting days, planning routes, digging through
Attempt Two
Your permit application is approved.
It’s getting real.
This time, it feels different. The
Approved — and Then Reality Hits
Your PCT permit is approved.
It’s getting real.
The email lands with enthusiasm and
The Permit Came Through — Almost
You’ve applied for a permit.
Congratulations on planning a trip along the Pacific Crest
Waiting for the Permit
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 4,286-kilometre long-distance trail following the highest parts
Where It Started
After my mother passed away in 2012, I was given the book Pieterpad – Part 2.
Crossing into Spain
10:00 AM
Slept well. A bit of a cramped room, but a bed is
First Signs of Santiago
8:18 AM
Slept well, had a nice breakfast, and still went to get a
Setting Off on the Camino del Norte
12:08 PM
The Camino del Norte starts in Irun, just across the border between
When the City Wakes
6:32 AM
Monday the 10th, morning. And suddenly you’re in Stockholm at 6:
Journey Paused
10:02 AM
Sunday the 9th, morning. Mmm, a waterfall makes quite a lot of