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20kg plus about 1-5 liters or water depending on availability.
Clothes, toiletries, first aid kit, electronics, sleeping bag and pad, tent, water and snacks
Mainly alone. Occasionally I might get a visitor to walk with me for a while. On some dangerous stretches I may be accompanied by a security person.
Kari, my husband, and friends will act as maintenance when they come to greet me. No service truck, I carry what I need myself.
Everyone has a unique foot, so there is no one answer that fits all. For me, the best shoe has a flexible sole and is breathable. I like running type shoes.
Sounds giddy, but have a good trip. He also makes sure I've remembered everything and that things are in order and running smoothly. Provides emotional support and constant back-up.
They were worried at first, but once they realised that it was well planned, they wished me a good trip.
My loved ones, of course.
Misunderstanding due to language barriers, or getting sick.
The hardest part was the first step and the second hardest was keeping my day trips within appropriate length, while finding places to stay overnight.
Hotels, hostels, Airbnb and homestays, only in special cases in a tent.
4 years is a long time and during that time I will certainly feel longing, face adversity and fatigue, but I don't think I would still want to give up. I've never felt that way on any previous trip.
You see and experience more on foot than in any other form of transport.
Half done is not finished.
I like a challenge. I've never been outside Europe and it made me want to see more. I want to be an example that a strong will goes a long way.
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