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I got a request from my sister-in-law Jill to see a rainbow shot from the hike. That dovetails with one of two songs that have been haunting my head both during and after the PCT journey (the other being my … Continue reading
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We’ve been in a transition phase since getting back home: unpacking from the journey, organizing the house and developing a routine that works for dealing with Alzheimer’s. Though I would be considered a caregiver dealing with an irreversible affliction, the … Continue reading
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Before we left for the PCT journey I had begun on a project to raise funds for Alzheimer’s that I am calling American Discovery. This is to be a symphonic storytelling of our American Discovery Trail journey, accompanied by photos … Continue reading
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We’ve had our first visitors since being back home. They were from the Bruderhof, a religious community that once was located in Norfolk. I’ve kept in touch with them over the years. As an advocate of community myself we agree … 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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After my previous post, Dave Kinney sent me a note via Facebook that was quite touching. I have his permission to share it here. Thank you Dave … for everything. “As we hiked back from the Mexican boarder to the … Continue reading
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Last days are a time for reflection; last miles are a time for emotion. For most thru-hikers the emotions are excitement and joy as they approach the end of a long journey filled with challenges. Those were my emotions each … Continue reading
The last few days of a hike usually stand out from the rest in one’s memory. Last days are the time for both looking back and planning ahead. For this journey our last days were spent with hiking buddies who … Continue reading
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We sat around the picnic table of our campsite in the warm desert evening, a full moon rising over the arid hills on the horizon. The campground was an oasis of pines, providing ideal bedding for the night, in the … Continue reading
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Dave Kinney, Kirk Haselton and Kirk’s friend Bret Burns hiked into the Anza-Borrego Desert with us. We enjoyed panoramic views over the low growing cholla, prickly pear and barrel cacti. The wide open views were of more mountain backdrops with … Continue reading
