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Camping alone – with an intruder

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 / Sirri / Leave a comment

I spent a night in the woods alone in October. Some might think it is brave. Is it?

Västerby – Trail runs and tent spots

August 26, 2022May 5, 2023 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Visit Västerby recreation area in Finland. I challenged myself with a trail run but a calm camp night is just as good option.

Before the storm – Tapiontaival trail in Salmi

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

There was time to go for a quiet winter walk before the snowstorm Valtteri/Malik arrived.

Autumn colours and mice with silicone diet – Herajärvi trail

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021 / Sirri / 2 Comments

About 60 km of walking in Eastern Finland? Absolutely! Herajärvi trail in Koli National Park was brilliantly autumnal. Golden colours and cheeky animals.

Heading to the bush

May 7, 2021May 3, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Australians call it bushwalking. You might know it as hiking, trekking, tramping, or just walking. Royal National Park here I come!

Easter in Cinque Terre – Part 2

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 / Sirri / 6 Comments

The second part of our Easter weekend in Cinque Terre we visited Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore and walked a lovely high trail.

Easter in Cinque Terre – Part 1

April 2, 2021April 14, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

I spent the Easter 2015 in Cinque Terre, Italy, walking and enjoying tiramisu. I also took part in Good Friday Procession in Vernazza.

Helvellyn and a dip in the Red Tarn

August 16, 2020August 27, 2021 / Sirri / Leave a comment

A wee walk climbing to Helvellyn twice with a swim in between. A good way to spend a sunny day – however, it is likely to be busy in the summer.

Walking through a national landscape – Karhunkierros

June 12, 2020October 27, 2020 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Four days of rocky cliffs, mysterious woods, bright eskers, suspension bridges, clear rivers, foaming rapids, and wild campsites.

Lapland – calming wilderness

August 1, 2016October 22, 2020 / Sirri / 1 Comment

It had been almost ten years since I was hiking in Lapland. Still, it feels like home.

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