23/06/2019
dear(travel)diary,
5 o'clock in the morning, the sun has already risen; we enjoy our breakfast and look back on a few exciting hours... Because after our hike to Kjerag, we decided to drive or hike to Preikestolen. We drove to Forsand and took the ferry to Oanes to get to the Preikestolen Fjellstue mountain hut. There we packed up our camping gear and set off towards Preikestolen at 11pm.
The hike itself was actually quite easy and short, but it was characterized by small mishaps: It started with us getting lost in the dark on a vast stone plateau and ended with us having to sleep on a cold stone floor because we forgot the closure of our air mattress. We really had everything with us: Tent, sleeping bags, air mattress and air pump, as well as our breakfast! The only thing left behind in the car was this stupid closure. So it was not only a short night, but also a cold and uncomfortable night.
When our alarm clock went off at 4 a.m., we left the tent behind and walked the remaining short distance to the rocky plateau to enjoy the sunrise. Although it was a little overcast, the mixture of clouds and sun created a very special atmosphere. It bathed the fjord in a beautiful light. Despite all the circumstances, our little adventure was well worth it.
xx Chiara