Fatland, Erika: High above
A journey through the Himalayas - HØYT. En reise i Himalaya
Award-winning bestselling author Erika Fatland, after her travels through the wilds of Sovietistan and along the Russian border, now ventures into the world's highest mountains. For "High Up," she journeyed across the entire Himalayas—through Pakistan, Nepal, India, Tibet, and Bhutan. Here she encounters people who make their living at dizzying heights under the most adverse climatic conditions. How these people cope and what keeps them there is what Erika Fatland recounts in this exciting and insightful travelogue.
Erika Fatland takes us on a truly breathtaking journey to one of the world's most ethnically diverse and politically conflict-ridden regions. Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism intersect with ancient shamanic traditions. Superpowers vie for influence. Modernity clashes with tradition and a timeless, awe-inspiring landscape. For a year, Erika Fatland traveled through the Himalayas. Not in search of spiritual enlightenment like so many mostly male authors who recount their arduous mountain treks and meditation experiences, Fatland was interested in the people she encountered. She wanted to know how they survived day after day under these conditions. She gained insights into the lives of women in particular, insights that would be impossible for a man, especially in these highly traditional societies. It is no coincidence that her journey culminated in a visit to the Mosuo people, the "Kingdom of Women."
Bracelets, bangles, bangles, necklaces
| age | Wrist circumference |
|
Newborn |
9 - 12 cm |
|
6 months - 3 years |
12 - 14 cm |
|
4 - 10 years |
14 - 15 cm |
|
Teenager, ladies (XS) |
15 - 16 cm |
|
Ladies (M) |
16 - 17 cm |
|
Ladies (XL) |
18 - 19 cm |
|
Men (M) |
18 - 20 cm |
|
Men (XL) |
21 - 22 cm |
The length of the bracelet may be 1 cm to 3 cm longer than the measured wrist circumference, depending on your taste.
Finger rings
Ring size conversion table
| EU / CH | US size | UK size | Inner diameter (mm) | Inner circumference (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 4.5 | I | 15.3 | 48.0 |
| 49 | 5 | J | 15.6 | 49.0 |
| 50 | 5.5 | J½ | 15.9 | 50.0 |
| 51 | 6 | K | 16.2 | 51.0 |
| 52 | 6.5 | L | 16.6 | 52.0 |
| 53 | 7 | M | 16.9 | 53.0 |
| 54 | 7.5 | N | 17.2 | 54.0 |
| 55 | 8 | O | 17.5 | 55.0 |
| 56 | 8.5 | P | 17.8 | 56.0 |
| 57 | 9 | P½ | 18.2 | 57.0 |
| 58 | 9.5 | Q | 18.5 | 58.0 |
| 59 | 10 | R | 18.9 | 59.0 |
| 60 | 10.5 | S | 19.2 | 60.0 |
| 61 | 11 | S½ | 19.6 | 61.0 |
| 62 | 11.5 | T | 19.8 | 62.0 |
| 63 | 12 | U | 20.3 | 63.0 |
| 64 | 12.5 | V | 20.6 | 64.0 |
| 65 | 13 | W | 20.9 | 65.0 |
| 66 | 13.5 | X | 21.3 | 66.0 |
| 67 | 14 | Y | 21.6 | 67.0 |
| 68 | 14.5 | Z | 21.8 | 68.0 |
| 69 | 15 | Z+1 | 22.1 | 69.0 |
| 70 | 15.5 | Z+2 | 22.5 | 70.0 |
Size categories:
Women:
- Very small: 48-50 (children/very petite)
- Small: 51-53 (petite hands)
- Standard: 54-56 ← most common sizes
- Large: 57-59 (strong hands)
- Very large: 60-62
Men:
- Small: 57-59 (narrow hands)
- Standard: 60-63 ← most common sizes
- Large: 64-66 (strong hands)
- Very large: 67-70 (very strong hands)
Brief instructions for measuring ring size:
- Take a ring that fits well.
- Place it on a ruler and measure the inside diameter (from one inner edge to the other).
- Compare the diameter with the table to determine the ring size.
- Take a thin strip of paper or thread.
- Wrap it around the part of the finger where you want the ring to sit (not too tight).
- Mark the point where the ends meet.
- Measure the length of the strip in millimeters. This is the inner circumference.
- Find the right size in the table.
- Measure the finger size in the evening, as fingers swell slightly during the day.
- If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size.
- Make sure that the ring fits over the knuckle.
