Long live the wifi

With a satisfied feeling, I leave a day later than planned from the hostel. The wifi was very helpful: the next routes are on my phone and the technical problems on my website have been resolved.

I shared my room with Mariëtte, who has been cycling for years and works online as a consultant while on the road. In what, I don’t know. I didn’t ask her more about it, which I regret in hindsight. Compared to her, I am a beginner; what an experience that woman has.

Where are the cars?

I walk a bit through Göteborg and although it is not an extraordinary city in terms of historical buildings or other sights, I feel very comfortable here. There is hardly any traffic – where are all those cars? – and it is quiet, although the terraces are nearly full.

Barefoot shoes in Göteborg

By chance, I just take the shortest route to the second stage of the Bohusleden and stumble upon the only barefoot shoe store in the city. They are rare anyway, so this is quite coincidental. It would be good to buy a new pair of shoes since my current pair is quite worn out from all the asphalt, especially in Denmark.

An extremely friendly and helpful young man assists me and wants to explain everything about barefoot shoes. That’s not necessary. After nearly 10,000 kilometers in this type of shoes, I know quite a bit about them. I really recommend everyone to delve into this. For me, barefoot shoes were truly life-changing. Unfortunately, the collection in the store is very small, and I can’t find what I’m looking for. Too bad!

On to the new trail

Let’s move on again. Two stages of the Bohusleden and then the Hallandsleden. Trails that really pass through nature. It’s going to be quite different from asphalt and urban areas. I’m looking forward to it.

Freshly sawn shelter

At a beautiful shelter by the water, I cook my warm meal. After completing the short second stage of the Bohusleden, I walk through the estate and along Gunnebo Castle and unexpectedly find a new shelter in the woods a little later. It still smells of freshly cut wood. An extra gift. Moreover, there is a thick plastic roller blind in front, which allows me to completely close the hut and sleep in total darkness. What luxury.

Overnight stay: Sjödal