On this day when Muslims, Jews, and Christians are praying for peace between Israeli and Palestinians, I prayed this prayer… Prayer for World Peace By Sister Joan Chittister of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie Great God, who has told us “Vengeance is mine,” save us …
Read MoreThoughts Gathered from Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
I finished my 8-day section hike on the AT just eight days ago. People have asked me about my experience and I have answered in a variety of ways: “epic,” “an adventure of a life time,” “totally fulfilling,” “an incredible experience.” I spent over 18-months dreaming, …
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Sunday, June 15, 2014 17 miles to Amicalola Falls State Park I finally figured out how to sleep in a hammock…hike 16 miles the day before! I fell asleep last night with my phone in my hand. I was trying to finish yesterday’s blog but …
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 16.2 miles to Hawk Mountain Shelter Fell asleep by about 10:45 PM last night and slept good until 1:30 AM. Laid awake listening to music till about 2:30 or so and then shut off the music and fell back to sleep …
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Friday, June 13, 2014 7.4 miles to Lance Creek Campsite I tried to stay up last night but I was falling asleep watching the game. It was nice to sleep in a bed in my own room. I did have a chance to talk to …
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Thursday, June 12, 2014 11.4 miles to Neel Gap It rained off and on all night. I stayed dry and warm but I did not sleep so well on the yoga mat in the shelter. I listened to music until well after midnight. I took …
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9.2 miles to Low Gap Shelter Today was, without a doubt, wildlife Wednesday. I saw a deer, an orange salamander, a black salamander, a snake, and bears! O yes…I saw a bear on the Appalachian Trail! Before I get to the …
Read MoreAT GA Section Hike Videos: Day 0 – 3
Day 0: The night before the hike Day 1: Deep Gap NC to Plumborchard Gap Shelter Day 2: Plumborchard Gap to Deep Gap Shelter Day 3: Deep Gap Shelter to Unicoi Gap
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 13.1 miles to Unicoi Gap We survived the storm! I dosed off closer to midnight last night. I was sleeping good until I was awakened by the sound of rain on my tarp. I felt the foot end of my sleeping …
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