In his journey to the North Pole in 1990, adventurer Erling Kagge experienced profound reflections while enduring harsh conditions. His experience with a simple raisin became a symbol of life’s small joys amidst struggle. The challenges of cold, hunger, and danger heightened the taste of the raisin, reminding Kagge that fulfillment often comes from seemingly insignificant moments. His narrative interweaves stories of past explorers, highlighting their diverse methods of reaching the pole and the human spirit’s thirst for exploration, even in the face of mortal risks.
"The feeling of sheer joy when the raisin passed my lips, and the sensation of it rolling around my mouth… it is all about the small things."
"At the top of the world, life is all about either hunger, frost and toil, or satisfaction, warmth and rest."
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