Most of the nights are spent in tents far away from the comforts
of buildings, but our first and last nights are a little bit different.
Sitojaure
Sitojaure cabins. When the sound of our helicopter transfer has
died out...well, here we are. In the middle of nowhere. But it
is a sort of soft landing, we get to spend our first night in
a cabin.
Kitchen and dining area. These cabins can't be booked in advance
and there could also be other hikers using these facilities.
This is how the sleeping area usually looks inside Swedish cabins.
Two-storey bunks. But I have seen bunks with three-storeys too.
Except for a small number of loosely scattered houses close to the
cabin, we are pretty much surrounded by pristine nature. It would
be a day's hike to take us anywhere near modern civilization, like
a dirt road.
Saltoluokta
Saltoluokta mountain station. One of the oldest buildings belonging
to STF, the Swedish Touring Club, built in 1912.
The interior and furniture are from the beginning of last century,
close to a hundred years old.
A generous and tasty buffet is served at lunch, and in the evening
you can enjoy a three course meal made of local ingredients.
Our last night is spent in this new building, Laponia.
After ten nights in a tent, this is going to feel very luxurious.
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