Day 83 (25): When Trail Magic Hits

Gletnesvatnet to Rom

Distance: 38km

After a wonderfully calm night with a good sleep and a black tea, I walk my first couple of steps on a stunningly beautiful morning.

It's all road. Initially quite back roads but mainly a, at time, busy main road. I remain on this road, following a river, for over thirty kilometers. Easy navigation.

I stop at a nice waterfall for lunch, at a road side shop for ice cream and coffee to go. Walking goes smooth and I am well on track to reach my goal for today, Lyngdal, in the late afternoon.

Until... Until I start talking to two cyclists on the road. Long story short, one thing leads to another, and I get invited to one of the cyclist's house. His daughter is celebrating here 22nd birthday and the whole family is attending.

A wonderful evening. Delicious and a shear amount of food, a very interesting and intimate insight into a Norway's family live, a hot shower, my washing done, a real bed,...

I could go on and on but it go late yesterday. 2 in the morning actually and I am still in bed the following morning as I am typing this. Still a bit tired after a short night but incredibly happy and thankful.

Shortly, I will head down to meet some of the family for breakfast. Energy, for my last day on the trail. I know, after last evenings great memories, it will be a wonderful day. 

Lindesnes, here I come!