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Pennsylvania…
The Good Contrary to popular belief, Pennsylvania (PA) is not all bad. There's much to be celebrated in this state, and much to be missed. A Smugness on a fun...
5 Things Not to do in Your First Week
1. Don't Have a Long Travel Itinerary We started our flip-flop with an extremely long commute: Victoria-Vancouver, via ferry at 2100, on April 23rd; Vancouver-Calgary, via air at
Finding My Rhythm, Aligning with the Rhythms of Nature
Rain and grey dominated the drive from NY to GA. Moments of blue and light peeked through, then rain again. During my shift at the wheel I fine tuned the...
Week 1- Blood, Rain and Tears
For the first time, Hello from the Appalachian Trail! We have now completed 52.5 miles plus the 9 miles of the Approach Trail! We spent our first zero in Helen,...
Preparation, Changes & Panic
So, it’s very nearly go-time. Preparation is practically complete, changes have been made and panic is nearly under control. On Friday, my wife, Eileen, and I will drive from State...