EngelandWandsworth51°27’6” N 0°12’54” W
25 augustus 2017, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Ready? Actually, I'm not ready yet... even now that I'm on my way.... but hey what's new?
This is a test after all, a shake down, of the new gear, of (ultra)light backpacking and not least of myself.Meer informatie
SloveniëMesarski Bridge (Butchers' Bridge, Lockers' Bridge)46°3’6” N 14°30’30” E
25 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Ok, yes, I can almost hear you... This indeed looks more like a pub crawl than a mountain trail. I'm still very much in realm of modern civilization. In fact I'm staying in a fantastic little airbnbMeer informatie
Der SchotteI wouldn't call Borough Markets boring but I get your point. Looks lovely!!!! Enjoy!!!
SloveniëBTC City46°3’53” N 14°32’45” E
26 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Day 2 really was about finishing my preparations. Thankfully Ljubljana has numerous outdoor sports shops so it was easy finding what was missing and replace what was broken. Since my Slovenian isMeer informatie
Der SchotteI find it very comforting that the Haribo Wummis are part of your life saving package!!!
SloveniëMoste46°3’24” N 14°32’6” E
27 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Prep done, packed and ready to go. I'm on the first train from Ljubljana to Maribor. Thankfully that means a gentle 7am start... nice and easy.
Oh... as it turns out it also means a but of railMeer informatie
SloveniëHočko Pohorje46°30’54” N 15°34’60” E 27 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Hiking! Finally! And uphill... what a start! 2 hours straight up up and upper. It's hot and I'm soaked. They say that long distance hiking means to get comfortable with being uncomfortable... so thisMeer informatie
SloveniëFrajhajm46°29’42” N 15°30’30” E
27 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
It got a lot easier after that. A lot! After lunch the trail was a lot less scrambling up rain drainage paths and a lot more forest roads. Still, I finished my first hiking day after around 12km. LessMeer informatie
Der SchotteSo why not getting rid of your tent then? Would make a whole kilo!!! Hahahaha ... Enjoy the room!
SloveniëBajgot46°28’48” N 15°26’42” E
28 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Two footprints for the same section? Again? Yes... it's been a loooong day.
But first things first.... getting up early sort of worked. I was back on the trail before 7. At 8.30am I stopped forMeer informatie
Der SchotteWell, regarding the challenge of communication: Now you know how I felt in Zschorlau ...
SloveniëRogla46°28’0” N 15°20’36” E
28 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
... and then the weather took a turn for the worse and we experienced what's known as a heavy thundery shower. Luckily I was still at the koča for lunch when this happened but it set the tone for theMeer informatie
SloveniëRibniško Jezero46°29’54” N 15°15’24” E
29 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
So after a day of playing cat and mouse with the next downpour.... what will the morning bring?? Well... FOG... lots of fog... great! Luckily the sun made it through eventually and turned the mistyMeer informatie
SloveniëStari Trg46°30’18” N 15°4’6” E
29 augustus 2017, Slovenië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lunch, apart from being delicious, also brought on the wise decision not to do a crazy push for 30km today. Especially not with 13km pretty much uphill towards the very end.
So instead I went for aMeer informatie
Der SchotteBut why still the long sleeves then, hm? Haha, lovely valley views!!! Keep going mate!
Der SchotteCOME OOOOOOONNNNN!!!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!! (dancing and cheering while hopping on one leg)