Reality in Numbers
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Tim and I started Europe with a full backpack and a day pack each. 4 packs total.
Our first day on the Gudbrandsdalsleden Pilgrimage was Tuesday, May 27.
Before we struck out, we unloaded our 2 larger backpacks and filled 1 empty day pack with items we thought we could live without for a month and didn’t want to carry 643km to Trondheim.
Tim is carrying 1 day pack in front and 1-50 liter back pack on his back.
I squished and smooshed most of my stuff in 1-65 liter back pack. Then we added 2 sleeping bags and 2 pillow cases. (Necessary for the hostels.)
We are carrying approximately 2 liters of water each day while walking.
Today is May 31st, Sunday.
So far,
We’ve walked 49km of the official path.
We’re averaging approximately 19,796 steps a day or 10.6 km a day.
We’ve Spent 1 night in the forest in a free shelter.
Slept 2 nights in hostels. Beds with kitchen facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in hotels (including the 1 tonight).
When we treat ourselves at a typical cafe, it costs about $24 for 2 cortados (espresso with a touch of steamed milk) and two pastries. It remains a treat.
We have 3 blisters between the 2 of us.
We’ve gotten 8 stamps so far in our pilgrim passport.
We’ve been to McDonalds once for breakfast. (Necessary as well)
We’ve had a few disagreements, many conversations with laughter and more realizations about ourselves.
We’ve not met a single other pilgrim, yet. But we’ve met some really nice people along the way. ❤️🇳🇴
Wow, maybe you've met your Waterloo, yikes, walking maybe but my body would never let me carry that much. I ache thinking about it. Congrats, many awarenesses I'm sure! And savor this edpressos. Actually would cost same here now, and no adventure!
We just left Trondheim, including a stop at Joy Hill on your pilgrimage route which overlooks the Olav’s cathedral. I gaining you two there. Way to go.