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Continuation of https://devrant.com/rants/4725253/...

So I didn't get the time to post an update this morning, so an afternoon post will have to do. Today's walk was just a little past 12km, giving us all some hope to get it done in a reasonable time. The first six or so kilometers were quite harsh with winds reaching speeds of at least 15 m/s, probably closer to 20. With the rain smattering like tiny bullets our morale was pretty low. What kept us going was the knowledge that just a few kilometers ahead lay a valley a few hundred meters below our current altitude, promising warmer air, and most importantly, less wind.

As we approached the valley we could see trees appearing over the horizon, a good sign as the Swedish Fjäll generally isn't very inviting to trees, and from this point on our walk became more and more pleasant. During lunch everyone could feel the feeling of achievement lingering between us, and another three kilometers later we arrived at our cabins.

So here I am, sitting in a couch in a cozy cabin. Most of us just left the sauna, and in an hour or so we'll have a great meal and probably some celebration. Tomorrow I think we'll just chill out, perhaps pick some mushrooms, and then head to the train to wake up the next day in Malmö, ready for another week of work. Who knows, perhaps I'll even have time to squeeze in another update.

Cheers, time for a nap.

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  • 5
    You are living the life man. I am so jealous.
  • 4
    @Frederick whoa, that's quite a speed. With stuffed backpacks? That's like 7.5km/h 😅 faster than regular walking speed.

    @Floydimus Just gather some friends and get out there! Nature's for everyone!
  • 3
    @ScriptCoded wise words.

    Step 1: I need to make friends.
  • 3
    @Frederick For that purpose, and that purpose only, you're welcome over ;) There are a few nice paths in Skåne actually.

    @Floydimus Some go alone, but I'd say you have to be comfortable with being in nature for that to be safe. Going duo works pretty well. If nothing else it's a good way to get to know someone
  • 1
    It sounds lovely. Enjoy it!!!
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    @Frederick Instead of thinking "one day" you could actually pretty easily do just one day (or weekend) in Skåne as @ScriptCoded suggest; all of Skåneleden is quite nice and close enough to go there for shorter, improvised hikes, and especially Söderåsen is probably the most accessible you'll find, at least from Sealand...
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