"If a man walk in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer; but if he spends his whole day as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making earth bald before her time, he is esteemed an industrious and entertaining citizen." H. D. Thoreau
I took a break from this blog. In fact, I took a break from most of my activities (home building, general responsibilities other than a couple days of work). I had to let a couple blisters heal. I had to let my body rest a bit. I've had so much rushing about, building, working some extra shifts, hiking long distances and other stressors that I just needed a good long rest.
Not that I wasn't outside doing things: I did. I pretty much live outside. And I read plenty. But now it is time to start getting ready for the Appalachian Trail experience; the next adventure.
So it is time for all Loafers to head back onto the trail.
Here's a link to my hiking companion for the next go around.
6 comments:
For the AT, bring along some ankle braces. Sections of the trail can be quite rocky. You'll spend more time watching your step than watching the scenery. Nonetheless, I'm sure you'll enjoy the hike. It's a great trail.
Thanks for the tip Tim. I've heard from a thru hiker on the PCT that the Appy Trail is much steeper. The thing was built before the invented the switchback. So, once again, this foolish man is going to suffer...
Have you let us in on what part of the AT you're doing?
Hey Green,
Southwestern Virginia. Starting south of Hwy 81. Through the Jefferson National Forest. Ending in Lebanon, Virginia. It's a road to Damascus sort of thing. I wonder if I'll have a vision and change my name?
Err ending in Damascus, not Lebanon. Makes the Damascus thing work a little better..
Yes, there will definitely be plenty of suffering... Luckily, our mountains aren't nearly as tall as your mountains out west.
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