Hello Friends! My name is Laura and I'm excited to connect with you as I embark on a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail with my husband Paul in April, 2023.I practice and instruct qigong, which has its roots in the observation of nature. This practice offers balance to the physicality of backpacking and I am very happy to bring it with me. I also enjoy painting, gardening and cooking and these are things I shall miss while on the trail.The AT is a pilgrimage. I hope to embrace both my vulnerability and strength while becoming more patient and comfortable with discomfort. I intend on developing a deeper connection with nature and humanity while cultivating inner peace and enhancing my perspective.
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Week 15 – Taking a Break from the Trail at Day 100, Mile 1375.5
Hello Friends! Below are my last three journal entries. As we take a break from the trail, I thank you for following along on our journey. I do not
Week 14 on the AT -Interview with All Day, Three Months on Trail
Hello Friends! The days continue and like many journeys, focus continually shifts to the end. Rationally, I know that the journey is the destination
Week 12 on the AT and Our Food Evolution
Hello Friends! If you’ve read my preparatory blogs you know that All Day and I eat vegetarian. We stopped eating meat three years ago.We
Week 12 on the AT – Listening to Your Body
Hello Friends! How does one listen to their body? In regular life it is easy to ignore our intuition when it comes to what our bodies really need.
Week 11 on the AT & the Virginia Blues
Hello Friends! We love hiking and each day we get to hike on a new stretch of trail.A rare boardwalk moment.Still, it would be remiss of me
The Hiker Vortex. Week 9 on the AT!
Hello Friends! As we travel the Appalachian Trail, we enjoy varied experiences. The trail comes with surprises, and we never hike the same area
Week 10 on the AT! Getting Around: Shuttles & Hitches
Hello Friends! I thought it would be good to say a few things about shuttles and hitches along with our daily log.Long-distance hikers don’t
Trail Magic & Trail Angels Week 8 on the AT!
Hello Friends! Days continue to pass, miles are marked with white blazes and various situations present themselves. It continues to amaze me how the
Week 7 on the Appalachian Trail & Tramily Matters
Hello Friends! We keep on keeping on! This week we had a boost of enthusiasm as All Day’s brother came to hike with us for the week. We three made a
Who is this Weary Traveller? Week 6 AT Journal.
Hello Friends! The Appalachian Trail attracts a variety of people. People of all different ages and backgrounds. Coming together we form a sort of