What is the difference between hiking, and back-country backpacking? The backpack of course! Now, I’m not qualified to tell you how to physically train to survive your backpack: each body is different, and has different needs. You should go to a professional. Also, I’m barely qualified to tell you how to eat with a spork, […]
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How to choose your Thermarest mattress
I’m in no way a seasoned traveller, but it so happened that, in the course of my small adventures, I slept on a great number of different mattresses. It gave me a rare insight into Thermarest different products (they are indubitably the Kings of inflatable camping Mattresses, and no, I am in no way sponsored […]
Farewells
It’s the last day. The universe understands how I am feeling, thinks it’s sad, and wraps us in a deep fog to match my mood this morning. The guides explain the schedule to me: jeep, walk, separation, walk, jeep, separation. Alain and Claude, the remaining clients, have another two weeks of trek remaining. Two weeks! […]
Landmannalaugar
The day didn’t start very auspiciously: after the first climb, I didn’t feel very well… Cold ? Strange yogurt ? I don’t know, but Mathilde earned my eternal gratitude when she stayed with me and kept me company, and then to top it all, gave me her last stomach medicine… After the medicine, I […]
Crossing the Moon
The day started in the rain. It was a perfect opportunity for me to put on my blue cap and look even more ridiculous than I usually do. Yes dear reader, I know you imagine your favorite Owl looking all daring and fabulous, and I am sorry to disappoint you: I look ridiculous. Blue, with […]
Of Trolls and Sheep
If yesterday, we just met it, today, the Hekla dominates everything. We progress slowly and with difficulty, the ground being made of sandy ashes. With each step, the majestic silhouette of the volcano grows larger… We are getting closer and closer to the door of Hell… Above us, the sky changes frantically, clouds rolling and unfurling […]
Meeting Hekla
The morning after the terrible storm, I gobbled a quick breakfast and waited impatiently in front of the hotel for the Trek pick-up. It was still raining a little, and, because, for some reason, every minute lasted one hour, I was certain that they had forgotten or abandoned me when they arrived. I got to sit in front in the […]