Another long early-summer weekend, so a hike was more or less a given.

Then the weather forecast started promising pouring rain for all of Friday – up to 5mm per six-hour forecast slot, for the entire day – and I was preparing mentally for having to cancel. Four days of just catching up with household admin would not be a bad thing at all; my to do list is overflowing.

By yesterday evening the rain had been downgraded to nearly nothing, and – forced to make a decision – I said “go”. (My brother comes here to cat-sit for Nysse when I’m out on a long hike, so I need to commit at least a day in advance.)

At this point I wasn’t even sure that I wanted this – the idea of a long weekend at home had really taken root. But I’ve never regretted going on a hike, so I’m sure it’ll be great this time as well.