Hiking the Norwegian mountains - my favourite summer retreat #summerofappicschal ...

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While many flocks the the beaches, I tend to find peace of mind hiking in the mountains. Especially in the inland areas far away from the most popular hikes, where I'm able to be more alone with just the company of a friend or family member.

Also, it's an excellent way to get a full day's worth of workouts in, as going "off-road" to climb different peaks adds a very different challenge to the legs and core than any workout done in the gym.

I loved this shot in particular looking over a small space used by the local shepherds to gather the sheep that are allowed to freely roam the mountains most of the summer. Isn't it a wonderful and peaceful sight?