Tom Czako

My name is Tom and I'm thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. I've been thinking about this a long time and my recent retirement means the time is now. I look forward to sharing my progress and perspective with family and friends. I welcome any comments and moral support you can provide. Thanks.

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Day 6 – Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela

Day 6 – Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela

The Approach As we approached the city our path became less rural and more suburban. Before we were completely out of the woods, we heard a cuckoo

May 28, 2024 : Tom Czako
Day 5 – Bandeira to Ponte Ulla

Day 5 – Bandeira to Ponte Ulla

Approaching Santiago Today was our shortest hiking day at 10 miles.  We encountered some rain and walked off and on with umbrellas. 

May 26, 2024 : Tom Czako
Day 4 – A Laxe to Bandeira

Day 4 – A Laxe to Bandeira

Start of a Perfect Day When I hiked the Appalachian Trail, the typical morning routine was: up with sun, stuff down some oatmeal, and back on the

May 25, 2024 : Tom Czako
Day 3 – Castro Dozon to A Laxe

Day 3 – Castro Dozon to A Laxe

The Churches We continue to wind our way through northern Spain, sometimes on very well-worn paths...The Camino is popular with hikers from

May 23, 2024 : Tom Czako
Cea to Castro Dozon

Cea to Castro Dozon

The Star Attraction Our section today would have us hike from Cea to Castro Dozon, about 13 miles.  There are two routes and we took the road

May 22, 2024 : Tom Czako
The Jouney Begins

The Jouney Begins

Leaving The City Our first day of hiking was forecasted to be a beautiful day, between 50 - 70 degrees. In order to convert from Celsius, I simply

May 21, 2024 : Tom Czako
A New Adventure

A New Adventure

What Will It Be? For those who followed my blog, you know that last summer I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Since then, I've been asked many

May 20, 2024 : Tom Czako
End Of The Line

End Of The Line

Springer MountainWe made it! We had terrific weather during our final two days, and Sideways, Spokes and I cruised up Springer Mountain (plus 9

Oct 22, 2023 : Tom Czako
A Walk In The Park

A Walk In The Park

Winding Down That's correct.  I have only a couple days left to completion! I haven't seen my wife in eight weeks and am so looking forward to

Oct 18, 2023 : Tom Czako
Change Is Coming

Change Is Coming

Brrrr When planning my hike, I didn't expect to see fall colors among the trees.  I thought that moving south would put me ahead of the fall color.

Oct 16, 2023 : Tom Czako