An overly enthusiastic beginner hiker in Abisko

When it became clear that Niklas wouldn’t make it to the bus, I sank into my seat and turned to look out the window. Even though I hadn’t slept much the night before, the adrenaline and excitement (and coffee) kept me awake. We headed down a narrow road towards Abisko, and suddenly, the mountains that had been far off on the horizon began to grow closer.