Straight back through Sweden or the big loop via Finland? In Umeå the decision falls. After that the east coast shows us boardwalks, skerries, a lighthouse and an evening sky you would happily end a meeting early for - Sven, at that point, is still on a call…

Evening sky near Lövånger

The mountainous west is behind us, now we head straight across Västerbotten to the sea. Two stopovers, two hikes, a surprisingly good pizza - and at the end a campsite that is really not our thing…

Evening light in Fredrika

Back in Steinkjer we faced a decision: north, west or east. By now we have worked through all three - and now we cross the border into Sweden, heading for the famous panoramic road through the wilderness…

Climbing up onto the high plateau