Day 8. Aktse to Pårte.
It was a perfectly calm sunny morning and it stayed sunny all day but luckily the wind increased in the afternoon.
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| Waiting for the boat |
I had bought a ticket for the boat crossing last night and regretted it this morning as it would have been ideal for a morning row.
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| Is it a mirror or a lake |
Great views up the lake to the glaciers in the distance that give the colour to the water.
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| Full insect kit |
The pull up through the trees was not as pleasant. I had to keep well covered, complete with head net to try to avoid being bitten and with the sun and no wind I think I got hotter than I did in the sauna last night.
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| Swallowtail Butterfly, a long way north |
I didn't expect to see many butterflies today as I hadn't seen many so far so I was surprised when what I first mistook for a falling leaf turned out to be a Swallowtail (I think) and it stayed still long enough to be photographed.
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| One of a number of bridges |
It was a relief when I climbed clear of the trees to the open hill and enough breeze to alow me to remove the outer layers.
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| Above the trees |
I sat on a rock for quite a while to cool down and admire the view. It wasn't labeled as a meditationsplats but could have been.
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| Emergency shelter |
There was a long section of open hillside, some of it quite steep and rocky but I didn't mind going slowly and enjoying myself before having to descend to the woods again.
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| Grouse |
About halfway there was an emergency shelter, typically Swedish it had toilets a stove and a supply of wood. All perfectly clean and tidy.
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| Rocky path |
Down into the woods then and it was actually very pleasant. The wind was strong enough to keep it cool and stop the insects and from being too much of a nuisance.
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| That lake is where I'm going |
The guide book said that the next Fjällstuga only took cash so I thought I would find somewhere to wild camp.
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| But first I have to go through the trees |
It is nice to have use of the kitchen to keep away from the insects so I called in to the cabin to ask and they do take cards now.
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| At the lake |
At least the mosquitoes aren't a problem here tonight, I think the midges are just trying to make me feel at home.
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| Pårte Fjällstuga |
I found a good place to camp just below the Fjällstuga, very midgey when I pitched but reasonable at bed time.
19k walked
450m ascent
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