Field journal · Northern Europe

Taking the long way north.

Notes on quiet trails, changing light and the places between destinations.

November · Field notes

Before the lake freezes

The shoreline is quieter now. Reeds lean into the water and the last leaves gather along the path. The best walks this time of year start early and end with something warm.

From the notebook

What to leave behind

A shorter packing list makes room for a slower day. A map, a flask and an extra layer are usually a good beginning.