by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Rainy day… not unlike in Norway today too. It started out well, seemed like it would be slightly overcast. Just a drizzle here and there. I put my raincoat on and off twice. So the next time it started raining, I wasn’t going to fall for that again. Which meant that I... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
We left a rather rude and curt hobbit hut manager in the morning who apparently meant that checking out meant exiting the entire premises. We were told with a menacing stare that sitting on the bench outside after leaving our keys was not acceptable. In the shop along... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 5, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Our fourth day on the West Highland Way. The ascent to the Highlands has begun, but it was gradual so the day was relatively easy. Either that, or we’ve gotten used to the long hiking days. We left Drovers Inn which had an abnormally large taxidermic exhibit of... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Day three of the west highland way is done. This was the day with the flattest terrain, and we didn’t spend too much time completing it, but I can still feel the thumping in my legs and feet after 24 km along Loch Lomond. We were well rewarded at the Drovers Inn with... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Our second day on the West Highland way from Drymen to Rowardennan. We ventured up Conic hill, 361 m, and was rewarded with this splendid view. Luckily, this was our only large ascent today. We had a long stop in Balmaha. It’s amazing how good orange juice and...