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Finally Taking the Time to Swim
Written on August 3, 2019 All through July I would walk past good looking swimming holes and stare at them longingly while simultaneously listing
Being Alone and Having a Routine
Written on July 30, 2019 July 28, 2019 ~ 2 months on trail. After a beautiful night’s sleep at Bascom Lodge atop Mount Greylock, I waited in
Mount Greylock Magic
Written on July 26, 2019 I continue to fluctuate emotionally. I’ve been doing small miles this week. Staying below ten miles most days. Today
The Shit Water Chronicles
Written on July 22, 2019 As I climbed Cobble Hill while listening to Thirst by Heather “Anish" Anderson on Audible, I had my sights set on the
Delis, Delis, and More Delis
Written on July 21, 2019 It was hard to pry myself out of my hotel room in Fort Montgomery, NY. I had spent three glorious nights there where I
3.9 Miles to the Next Hot Dog
Written on July 7, 2019 Once I crossed into New Jersey, I had four days to hike hard and put in good miles before my friends Kim and Jacob came to
Crossing into New Jersey – I Finished My First State!
Written on June 27th, 2019 I hobbled into Wind Gap, PA, to hit the post office, sit at a restaurant and charge my phone for a while, then put in
Getting My Trail Name, Thru-Hiker Stank, and Healing Companionship
Written on June 22, 2019 My Trail Name Early on in my journey, when people would ask me what my trail name was, I would say, “I’m just Sara for
Magic on the Appalachian Trail
Written on June 8, 2019 Today is my 11th day on trail. I’ve already experienced so many moments of magic and beauty. ~Caledonia State
The Hardest Part of the Journey: Getting Started
I woke up on the couch, grumpy because Burt had a rehearsal the night before and we weren’t able to fall asleep together. When he had gotten into