Sunflower have updated their Malta guide this summer. I have used a couple of previous editions and not been entirely happy. I will pass this one by, I already have a very promising Gozo guide to try out (see below)…

While we are on the topic of guide books written by Geoff Daniel, I can also mention the latest edition of his Cyprus guide. I used a previous edition back in 2002, and was in general very happy with it.

Another one for 2013. As always, if you want to buy the book, just click the cover.

Just bought this book, and Guernsey will for sure be in the program for next year.

I needed new boots and as I anticipated next walking season will bring some lighter walks than usual I selected a pair of slightly lighter boots this time. Still my favorite Italian brand La Sportiva. There are in fact several good brands from Italy, and I find Italian boots in general unsurpassed in both quality and comfort, even for Scandinavian feet. Some sellers and manufacturers might claim otherwise, but that is contrary to my experience.

The mightiest punch you get from any Norwegian beer is the blow you get from Thor’s Hammer. This insane brew from Ægir packs a whopping 13.2 % alcohol! Calling it a beer might be a stretch though, the correct term is Barleywine.

Well yes, I would think so…

Sunday a new season of Kjentmannsmerket starts. More information can be found at Kjentmannsmerket.org and at Skiforeningen.no. To buy the handbook online click the cover.

35 fotturer på Kreta

This book has been published in Norway and Sweden, and there is now a new edition. (In Norwegian only)

• Julia and José Benito: «35 fotturer på Kreta»
• ISBN: 9788282650182

In Drammen we find Haandbryggeriet, and if there was ever a Black Metal/Viking Metal version of beer it would have to be this one, “Odin’s Tipple”. Quotes from the web: “My god, that is the darkest beer I have ever seen. Pours like motor oil, sludgy and black”, “You think Guinness is dark? Brother, you ain’t seen nothing yet.”