Day 7. Sitojaure to Aktse.
It rained most of the night but I had managed to get into the tent without allowing many mosquitoes in and a quick killing session soon removed them to give me a good night's sleep.
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| The boat crossing |
It was a very short walk today up and over a saddle to another lake crossing
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| Happy people |
A short speedy boat crossing had us quickly on the other side.
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| Another misty morning |
The rain eased during the morning and there was a good dry period as I climbed over the saddle and down the other side.
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| Snow patches and a rocky path |
The wide empty spaces over the hills make excellent walking and give wonderful views
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| The next lake to cross |
Again the ferry is 9am or 5pm, the same problem as yesterday although in this case there are rowing boats.
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| A rocky descent |
Tomorrows walk was too much to do in an afternoon and there was only one boat on the shore which, potentially, meant three 3km crossings. Again better to stay put.
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| Inside the Fjällstuga |
I had spoken to a young Swedish girl at the last campsite who is walking the full length of Sweden and she had arrived at Aktse hoping to row across but also had the one boat problem.
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| Aktse Fjällstuga |
Being a sucker for a pretty face I offered to go over with her and bring the boat back and it was a delightful trip, no wind and some great views up the lake.
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| Rowing across the lake |
As it turned out I needn't have gone because as we arrived two people appeared and I rowed them back.
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| Path to the jetty |
Another good evening in the cabin and an excellent sauna. It turned wet but the rumour is that tomorrow is going to be good.
8.5k walked
350m ascent.
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