So after a rest day in Steinkjer (Day 61) where I set new levels of doing very little (alongside eating my own body weight in cheese and chocolate), it was time to make the 28km journey to my next stop – Sund Folkehøgskole. Prior to the school visit I was nervous, I had no idea … Continue reading Sund Folkehøgskole – conquering fears, making friends and dreaming new dreams.
Today’s post has taken a fair bit of thinking time to put together. Largely because I have left it a week before filling you in with the latest details of my trip, but also because I have found the days are starting to feel more and more ordinary as I slip into a routine of … Continue reading Day 54-60 – Gaining strength, pushing boundaries and accepting new challenges…
Reaching Mo last week was a big marker for me. Following a great few days in the mountains, the knowledge that I had some time to relax and enjoy the fact I was now south of the Arctic Circle – with almost 1300km under my belt – felt great and I truly felt proud of … Continue reading Life on the road…
For those of you interested in the route details (if there are any of you…😂) here is the breakdown into Trondheim – where I hope to arrive in about 2 and a half weeks time… Wednesday 21st September – Mo I Rana to Korgen (39km)Thursday 22nd September – Korgen to Mosjoen (49km but 10km tunnel)Friday … Continue reading To Trondheim…
When setting off on an adventure, you are often told to embrace both the highs and the lows that are likely to come with it. Until a few days ago – I was coming to the conclusion it is not always that simple. Yes, there are lots of high points, but often they are so … Continue reading The Glory Days…
The days following my ‘rest’ in Innhavet went fairly smoothly, a bit of guilt laden tunnel hopping meaning I made serious progress on the first day and the following couple went pretty much by the book. Yet again, I met more friendly faces along the way, seeming to rapidly lose any fear of approaching strangers … Continue reading Held hostage and given cheese…
Day 37-39 have actually been incredible. They have been slightly tough – the legs are aching, my feet are re-blistering and my back is sore from the weight of the pack – but boy is Norway one hell of a country. Around each and every corner I am treated to a new view, the occasional … Continue reading Tunnel optimism, tunnel (near) death, tunnel avoidance and slight tunnel guilt. Did I mention there were a few tunnels?
