Lapland

[Olof_imp]

I like ferries...not all rivers and bodies of water need to be bridged.

I also like the look of the tight luggage that you've managed to pack w/out saddle bags.

Ferries: Agree. Ferries are nice. So much more for the senses and imagination compared to static concrete and steel structures.

Luggage: all makeshift and literally tied down with shoestrings ,(I find good sneaker laces to be excellent. just enough elasticity, never loosens up and still easy to undo. The backbone is SW-Motech's smaller stuff and what my local dear had on the shelf; a micro tank bag, a small tail bag and a medium dry bag. The yellow bundle at the rear contains my rain gear. The side roll is home made and carries tools and chain paste. I had a back pack too - hideous in chequered yellow, orange and red but has a good waist support and very comfortable. This may sound like an ad-hoc wobbly and dangerous setup but it sat really tight and secure, everything with double securing (I'm a bit safety obsessive). I also like travelling light, preferring to wash up every third day before carrying tons of stuff.