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Now that I am a 24/7 caregiver we are looking for a renter that will help make up the difference between our monthly costs and Cindy’s fixed disability income. We seek $500/month. In return the renter gets room and utilities … Continue reading
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We are making our way home in Charissa’s car, our daughter already having flown home to surprise our other daughter Serena for her birthday. Along the way the tables were turned a few times. Having guided Cindy along the PCT, … Continue reading
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At the halfway point in our journey, we find ourselves again at my sister-in-law Connie’s house. We will be here a few days in order to recuperate from assorted illnesses, leaving behind us what should be the most difficult part … Continue reading
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We were just a few miles into the Three Sisters Wilderness when we met an older man trucking along. He greeted us with a “How are you?” When we asked him the same he replied: “Close to excellent! I’m almost … Continue reading
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We spent the night at the home of John and Gail Lyons. They demonstrated an abundance of warmth and kindness, but we knew that already about John when we met him and his trail crew a few days previously. Besides … Continue reading
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We finished hiking the Hat Creek Rim section of the PCT. For the way people traditionally hike the PCT, landing them in the southern deserts in either the spring or fall, this is typically the hottest stretch of trail for … Continue reading
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We were getting ready to hike from Warner Valley campground when Cindy eagerly called me over. “You’ve got to get a picture of this!” The picture was a gag shot of Charissa washing herself right by a sign saying that … Continue reading
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I thought I was the one giving Smitty advice. As we hiked together for a bit he told of loving his work in manufacturing, but needing to get away from the inflexibility and the precision of his work. He viewed … Continue reading
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The morning started off great at the Forest Service campground. After a day of easy hiking, with another easy hike ahead, Cindy slept soundly and peacefully throughout the night. A dog from the neighboring campsite came visiting, which perked Cindy … Continue reading
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We keep coming back to South Lake Tahoe in these early goings, picking up a new walking stick here, a cooler for apples and hard-boiled eggs there. In the process we’ve stayed at three different hotels. Hotels and town stops … Continue reading
