I’m not hiking that far every day, so I don’t know how the days go by so fast) and the blog goes so neglected). Tonight I’m at mile 54. Snail’s pace. Which I love. Here are some highlights.

Jun 1
Jun 1 Springer Mountain Start

Roo Giordano

long distance hiking, roulette

Back on the trail and blogging badly on my phone. But blogging this southern end, nevertheless.

May 29
May 29 Gearing Up...Now I Know Where That Expression Comes From

Roo Giordano

gear, long distance hiking, Sketching, roulette

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”

~Martin Buber

May 25
May 25 Morning Trail Smoothie

Roo Giordano

long distance hiking, roulette

I’m in the mood for trying something new. I'll be back on the trail a week from today (WOOT!) and I've decided to go stoveless for the summer. The question is…can I live without my morning coffee? We shall see.

May 23
May 23 Counting Down and Still Dreading the Smokies

Roo Giordano

long distance hiking, roulette

“One of the great misfortunes of modern life is the want of any sudden surprise, and the absence of all adventure.”

~Theophile Gautier

Hey, Y’all.

Jun 6
Jun 6 Catching Up With Myself

Jun 1
Jun 1 Springer Mountain Start

May 29
May 29 Gearing Up...Now I Know Where That Expression Comes From

May 25
May 25 Morning Trail Smoothie

May 23
May 23 Counting Down and Still Dreading the Smokies

May 22
May 22 Needless Worries

May 21
May 21 Desire is my GPS

May 18
May 18 Smorgasbord Friday

May 17
May 17 Make a Right-Brain Record of the Journey

May 16
May 16 Lies about Getting Lost

May 15
May 15 Keep Walking

May 14
May 14 Pangs are signs

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