Day 29: Vättern (Djäknesundet)

After a rainy night and a hot shower in the morning, I set off towards Karlsborg and paddled further north. It was still raining while I was packing the boat, but the sun came out several times during the morning. So I set off in good spirits. The further I got out of the lee of the shore and islands, the more I felt the waves and the strong wind from Southeast. I had a bit of a struggle, especially after leaving Karlsborg, on Lake Vättern (Sweden's second largest lake). The wind was mostly coming from behind, but especially when I rounded a headland where the army is stationed and therefore no one is allowed to enter, I was really a bit scared and was glad when I got around and the waves got less. However, the wind and waves were not completely over yet. I took a lunch break at a fish smokehouse, but unfortunately there was no take-away food, so I bought a smoked "Röding" (Saibling), which I had mixed with rice for dinner. Delicious! I then drove on to a dream beach with sand, blue, clear water and rocks (Djäknesundet). However, I was initially undecided as to which of these bays I would set up my camp, but then I decided on the most remote one, as I am not sure whether you are even allowed to camp here. I walked a few steps through the moss-covered forest here... Sun and rain alternated in between, but the wind is not supposed to ease until tonight, so I really hope to get on tomorrow before Friday turns into a completely wet day...Read more