I slept very well in a bed again. In the morning I heard the pilot (Maurice) getting up and although I probably could have slept a little longer, I wanted the start the day so I would have plenty of time to wash, resupply, and eat in Paihia.
I said goodbye to Carol and looked but the others weren’t up yet. I expect they were awake, knowing the rhythm of Colin.
The trail once again differs from 4 years ago. This time because of logging in the forest. This also means that the beautiful forest of last time was chopped away. Not all of course, but a large bit was. Definitely the downside of logging forests.
I took my first break at a beautiful look out point and I’m surprised because it seems that my hikee hunger is starting to kick in. I ate most of a bag of chips and half a chocolate bar. Oopsie.
After that, I continued to walk and burn the consumed calories.
I arrived in the morning at Paihia. The supermarket didn’t have to self scooping bins so I ended up with large quantities (for example 750gr oats) for only 3-4 day hike! Definitely got a heavy backpack again.
During laundry, I updated my blog, because writing at the end of the day is not everything done. Although I never read them again, scared of the dreadful stories, I do use a grammar corrector. Furthermore adding the text, photos, and other items takes more time than I knew.
In Paihia, I finally ate an Indian curry and soon after that, I continued with a very full stomach. Especially with a full backpack, the stomach straps wasn’t very pleasant.
I continued after lunch realising I wouldn’t make it in time. So I chose a campsite closer to me. A beautiful trail prevented a lot of unpleasant road walking. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.
Af the campsite there was 1 other TA hiker. Very lovely French guy who also walked Kungsleden although it was a few years ago. Nice to have company. Now off to bed because tomorrow is going to be far and I already almost fell asleep while writing this…. So good night
PS, I fell asleep a few times while writing the above. So sorry if it’s incoherent.
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