A Comfortable Night in the Tent Tonight was awesome! We slept in the tent for the first time, and it was absolutely brilliant. Knowing how to work the sleeping pad and quilt made a huge difference. I woke up around five in the morning. We got up again at 6 and were on the trail […]
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A Restless Night in the Hut What a night! The cold crept into the hut, which was perched on marshy ground. My quilt was poorly positioned on the sleeping pad, and I could feel a draft on my back constantly. Trying to get comfortable led to the hut swaying like a boat. Around 3:15 AM,
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Prep and the Train Ride Against all odds, Hans and I finally set off for the Stezka Českem trail. Hans rolled up to the train station after 1 PM, while I was still wrestling with work and last-minute packing. Just after 2 PM, I bolted for the main station. We grabbed some grub at Burger
Morning Wake-Up and Planning Finally, I slept properly! Despite the occasional squawking of seagulls, the sleep was great. Still, a wave of sadness hit me – this is the last day of my pilgrimage. I fly home tomorrow morning. I’m looking forward to seeing my kids and family, but at the same time, something amazing
