Hike to Galdhøpiggen.

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PreludeGaldhøpiggen: Overview of Routes.ItineraryDay-1: Driving from Sweden to Norway.Day-2: Relaxation in Otta and Lom.Day-3: Attempt to summit Galdhøpiggen.Part-1: Commencing from SpiterstulenPart-2: Trails and gradient commence !Part-3: First patches of snow, first plateau.Part-4: The Styggebreen glacier is visible, Svellnose is still far away !Part-5: Svellnose partially bypassed, Keilhaus topp and Galdhøppigen summits visible.Part-6: Keilhaus topp surpassed, … Continue reading Hike to Galdhøpiggen.

Buoggi: A Sami storage rack

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A reconstructed Buoggi A buoggi was used in the autumn and spring camp when the equipment used in the winter and summer seasons was shifted. Here the equipment needed for milking the reindeer and for work during the summer was kept. Everything belonging to the winter season such as winter clothing and reindeer harnesses were … Continue reading Buoggi: A Sami storage rack

Reconnaissance photography: Logistics

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While aircrafts are the main workhorses of aerial reconnaissance, aplenty logistical support is required to conduct a whole mission. Following are some pictures of a 'dark room' car manufactured by Volkswagen in the 1960s. Films and other equipment Note the height of the roof. Volkswagen Usage The vehicle was part of the preparation unit at … Continue reading Reconnaissance photography: Logistics

Nyköpingshus

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Kungstornet and the other structures. It was originally built in the 11th century as a defensive structure to guard an upcoming settlement known as 'Ny'(new)köping as opposed to the existing Köping further up north by the river. The castle was a witness to several brutal events: - In 1317, the then Duke of Södermanland invited … Continue reading Nyköpingshus

A glimpse of Denmark’s North Jutland region

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Prelude Alike my previous trip, this one was chalked out of desperation. I had no intentions of traveling for exploration but the mounting  leave balance, the prolonged period of stress and the optimistic summer time prompted me to plan a trip. Sneha and I had not traveled anywhere in Europe since September 2016. Following constraints … Continue reading A glimpse of Denmark’s North Jutland region