WEEK 42-44 IN NORDMARKA - ALEX
July 29 to August 17 - Cabin Life Living in the cabin the last couple of weeks has been an adventure. The weather has cooled off significantly, back into the normal 50-60s, but that also means that the lake we bathe in becomes colder every day. The commute to the city, although almost all downhill, is still 25-30 minutes, because there’s so many turns on narrow gravel roads that you can’t let your speed get too high. The ride back up is at least 45 minutes and is sure to leave you sweaty and feeling tired. Walking or the walking/public transit option is 1.25 to 2 hours. All nice pleasant options, just a greater time element than we had before and one we didn’t fully appreciate until moving here. Getting to the gym has been a little more work than I thought, so I have properly showered less than I anticipated I would, fortunately the lake is doing a pretty good job and keeping my stink down. Morgan is able to shower at NGI and rinses most nights when she gets back to the cabin. Le...
