Action!

Done lounging. It’s been good. I’m ready to walk again and leave here. It’s taken just a bit too long, but as I mentioned yesterday: the experiment was fun. Being around people and seeing what happens.

Another overheated power bank

First stop at the supermarket, where I left the power bank from my solar panels to charge on the power grid for eight hours. It probably overheated again when I got distracted during a break and was chatting with someone while the power bank hung in the full sun. Silly, silly. I really need to pay better attention.

Back on the Hallandsleden

First, six kilometers back to get back on the Hallandsleden. Through rolling farmlands, past colorful wooden houses, and with beautiful views. The forest paths on the official trail are quite manageable. You never really know with forest paths; they can be very easy or incredibly difficult, with protruding rocks and thick tree roots. But today, none of that. I’m enjoying myself thoroughly.

Deserted island

On the map, I saw a shelter on a small island. That seems fun to me. And indeed. After preparing my warm meal on the mainland, I take the ferry to the island. I hardly have to do anything myself, as a nice little boy, whom I estimate to be about eight, does the heavy work.

My childhood dream

And then it feels like a childhood dream is coming true. I feel like Robinson Crusoe on a deserted island. I set up my tent by the water’s edge. I have a beautiful view and later enjoy a red sunset. It takes me exactly five minutes to walk around the entire island. I dream about the adventures I used to fantasize about surviving on such an island, just like my hero Robinson.

Friday

While lying in my tent, a few canoes pass by and people cheerfully wave at me. So, help might be closer than for Robinson, but that doesn’t dampen the fun. Friday doesn’t need to come and rescue me. But coincidentally, it is Friday. Or does coincidence not exist?

Overnight stay: Åkulla