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#throwback – June 2nd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the middle of the night, around 1:30 AM, I wake up with a jolt. I hear people walking past my tent. It\u2019s Saturday, and it turns out to be a group of teenagers who\u2019ve decided to hang out on the viewpoint above. Fortunately, there\u2019s nothing going on \u2014 they\u2019re just chatting cheerfully, and by the sound of it, there\u2019s no alcohol involved. Once the adrenaline fades, I fall back asleep after about twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning, I eat my breakfast at the picnic table. I also write for a while, watch the birds, and let my thoughts drift. What a lovely way to wake up, and what a dream of a desk I have once again. I feel deeply happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route that follows is a sharp contrast to the peaceful start of the day. I walk long stretches through industrial zones and alongside a busy road. At the end of the day, I discover that there was an alternative route \u2014 the one in the Swedish app Naturkartan was incorrect. Still, I happen to pass an Intersport where I manage to buy a new gas canister. A lucky accident, since I had almost run out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I arrive in the centre of Link\u00f6ping<\/a>, it\u2019s so warm that I stick to the shady sides of the streets. It feels like Spain. The cathedral is covered in scaffolding, but inside it\u2019s stunning \u2014 and pleasantly cool. Pride Month has begun, and rainbow flags are flying inside the church \u2014 as they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sitting outside on a bench, eating an apple, I suddenly hear singing. The choir has started its rehearsal. It sounds beautiful, but what makes it even more special is how much fun they\u2019re clearly having. There\u2019s lots of laughter, and it\u2019s a joy to watch the conductor gesture when something\u2019s off and show how she wants it redone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much later than planned, I continue walking \u2014 not that it matters. It stays light for a long time here, and there\u2019s still plenty of time to find a place to camp. I eventually settle in a grassy roadside spot in the countryside, overlooking some farms and fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t hear me complain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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