Kungsleden 2011 Day 6

Headache

From: Sälka

To: Singi

I had a wonderful view from my tent this morning, what else do you need for a perfect day!

Again, I considered the choices of route: Nikkaluokta would be shorter, the bus drive back to Kiruna would be shorter, too and the path would be easier to go. But it would also be less spectacular, the fjellstation full of people. Vakkotavare in contrast would be much more beautiful! In the morning, everything seems so much easier than in the evening! And, to be honest, I knew deep in my heart that I would love Vakkotavare much more and only choose the easier way if I really had my doubts about my endurance. So I made a compromise: I would go to Singi hut, where I still could take an exit to Nikka if I wanted to but bought myself one more night before a final decision.

The day was very windy and I had quite a headache after some km's. But nothing Aspirin couldn't help and when my mood was at the bottom, I reached this wonderful place:

I spend an hour there, picking blueberries and enjoyed the sun and felt energized and motivated. I reached Singi at 5 pm, rather early, but the wind was picking up speed and I was glad to find a protected place for my tent.

I put it right on top of the small crops, recommended by the hut keeper and I was bedded softly! Drinking hot broth in a homely tent while the storm is going on outside feels just wonderful! The brown bread adds to that perfectly, even if it is totally dispensable.

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