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swami bittergoat

my name amiththan—yes, with a double th. i write, collect stories, and sometimes go for very long walks. on these walks tend to read and eat. a lot. i also test gear, ideas and, of course, myself

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206.8 Miles in the Sonoran Desert

206.8 Miles in the Sonoran Desert

Time flows through the grass lands Languid, sensual, relentless, indifferent The bloom in hues whose brilliance Matched only by the skeletal

Mar 8, 2019 : swami bittergoat
Frigid and Loafing in Sierra Vista

Frigid and Loafing in Sierra Vista

We were somewhere near the Mexican border when the snow started to settle on our tents. This is a pretty good imperial stout, he thinks, setting

Feb 22, 2019 : swami bittergoat
Have You Met Swami Bittergoat?

Have You Met Swami Bittergoat?

Swami is sporting a stylish camouflage Gore-Tex hat, full rain gear and a gargantuan, pale yellow monstrosity. This is no candid shot; I was actually

Feb 11, 2019 : swami bittergoat