Welcome to my blog.
Expect reflections on long distance hiking, hiking culture, nature, creativity and my undying love for backrests.
“...our world, and the worlds around and within it, is aflame with shades of brilliance we cannot fathom--and is far more vibrant, far more holy, than we could ever imagine.” ~Sy Montgomery
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
~John Muir
“You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment.”
~Annie Dillard
“Unexpected travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.”
~Kurt Vonnegut
It’s a rare treat to find a book about an epic adventure, especially a hiking adventure, where the author is generous and vulnerable with the details she shares.
I’m happy to add another book to that small collection. It’s called 48 Peaks: Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains by Cheryl Suchors.
“Quitting is fundamentally different from stopping. The latter happens all the time. Quitting happens once. Quitting means not starting again--and art is all about starting again.” ~David Bayles & Ted Orland, Art and Fear
They may have been talking about quitting art, but the sentiment is the same for long distance hiking.
Note to Self (And Other Middle Aged Long Distance Hiker Aspirants):
Never, EVER, underestimate the power of the trail to humble you. And maybe hurt you a little. Or a lot.
Also:
Your body is not fucking kidding when it says, "STOP."
They try to put hikers in scrubs at the Top of Georgia Hostel. No thank you. Scrubs as loaner clothes is not exactly a selling point, IMHO.
Glorious day today with only a rattlesnake for company. No hikers on the trail. Which means I may have finally escaped the churlish boy scouts. Yay!
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.
Back on the trail and blogging badly on my phone. But blogging this southern end, nevertheless.
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
~Martin Buber
