Geiteryggvatnet to Drageidfjorden
Distance: 40km
Today, while hiking, it crossed my mind that, gosh, I have been repeating myself in this blog over the last couple of days. Rocky trails, reasonably good weather, scenic campspots and generally good hiking spirit.
So I tried to come up with something different today, the sun however, relentlessly shining on my head, with no shade whatsoever, rendered my brain useless.
Therefore, I am sorry, I write for the 10th time: Rocky trails, generally easier going and amazing views of the Finse Massif with its glaciers. Finse is also the name of a train station. With 1222 meters the highest in Norway but for me mainly a place to quickly recharge my batteries.
The area around the train station is a zoo. Just too many people out and about. As I hit the trail again, it's getting a bit better. Yet, there are many people hiking it. I feel great, overtaking roundabout a dozen people. It's the time of the day, everything works smoothly. I'm in the flow, the mood fantastic. My motivation top.
But what goes up eventually must come down. I hit the wall after 32 kilometers. Suddenly, going is harder.
Therefore, I am released when I spot yet another wonderful place to pitch my tent. Overlooking two lakes.
It's only 17:00. But that's more than okay. After 40 kilometers, I am just happy to enjoy the view.
And by the way: Halfway! Distance wise at least. Roundabout 500 kilometers hiked with 500 more to go. I'd love to celebrate it with some extra chocolate but since I spontaneously decided to skip my next resupply tomorrow, it's conserving food for me. Don't worry though, I will definitely catch up on the missed chocolate during my next resupply!
![Morning magic](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/ib7a60376349523f1/version/1721499925/image.jpg)
![Some tough climbs over snowfields](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/if1381478b20a89fe/version/1721499953/image.jpg)
![This cairn... An architectural masterpiece!](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/ie76466c87ead93ba/version/1721499993/image.jpg)
![Some more snow, Finse popping up in the background](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i7a76cd60cce7bd91/version/1721500025/image.jpg)
![A closer look of the glaciers](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i6aff53e413108231/version/1721500075/image.jpg)
![Lots of rivers](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i861ef16ca7e677c6/version/1721500094/image.jpg)
![The glaciers continously in sight](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i37b1ffb7bd6557a1/version/1721500131/image.jpg)
![Crossing a dam after the train station](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i8f11d018857d5c30/version/1721500157/image.jpg)
![More rivers](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/ie0b2c4b561c61dd2/version/1721500173/image.jpg)
![More lakes](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i15377cf81c52303a/version/1721500185/image.jpg)
![And flowers!](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/ie50604de290fb49c/version/1721500207/image.jpg)
![Pitched between two lakes](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/if6daf25df350dae0/version/1721500236/image.jpg)
![On some dry moss](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/if19d9ca64372a315/version/1721500250/image.jpg)
![Time to relax](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s54f301a039b463fe/image/i547f43fdec5c9066/version/1721500263/image.jpg)
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George Mills (Saturday, 20 July 2024 22:42)
Half way. Great going.
Rob Firmin (Sunday, 21 July 2024 13:11)
Similarly with you voice message - "yayyy" HALF WAY!!!
When we heard you say halfway ... without knowing, simultaneously we both said "yayyyy" ... so coincidental, and daggy. WELL DONE! Another milestone achieved. Mind you, every step taken, every breath taken - is a milestone.
Nothing in repetition. You're just affirming how it is.
More achieved, less to be done.
Remember - EVERY step matters. And as you take them, and create your hikoi - NOHO HAUMARU �
Fredy Koster (Monday, 22 July 2024 07:05)
Wow, what lovely scenery. What a great place for hiking. Don' t be sorry for repeating. It shows how beautiful this part of Norway is.
Congratulation for the half- way point.
Rob Firmin (Tuesday, 23 July 2024 11:48)
Hi there ... can you do some 'walk toward the camera shots' Would make a pleasant change from the 'walk away' and 'walk across' shots. �