Ella’s Journey – Part 1

Written by Ella Stensdotter. I’ve now walked 214 km / 133 miles since leaving Helsingborg and, on Monday, August 31, I crossed into Germany. Life has become very small, in the best possible sense. Most days are basically feet, Google Maps, food and finding somewhere to sleep. I don’t think I’ve ever slept this deeply or felt this free. My body has surprised me more than anything. I expected about ten blisters by now and I have one. I expected shin splints and haven’t had any...