I think that before I jump into my tale of traversing the Appalachian trail, I am going to address a question that I have been prodded with for the last few months. "Are you afraid?" Everyone from friends, family, my parents, even strangers have asked me this and I have most always said no. Closer to my departure date I said yes, but I think I was just anxious to get on the trail and live the adventure, rather than hearing about a friend of a friend who had to drop out because (fill in the blank). I reminded myself that the trip overall would be one of the most rewarding and adventurous experiences I would ever undertake in this life and not a thing anyone could say was gonna deter me.
"I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
-Galileo
When I am asked whether I am afraid, I remember that I will love this adventure far too wildly to be afraid of anything that COULD happen. With that little insight into how I view my trip and the experiences it will bring I will now recount as best I can "Life as a Smelly Hiker."
Great attitude! Can't wait to hear more from "Smelly".
ReplyDeleteHOLY SMOKEY MTS!! 15 DEGREES??? Did your tent live up to it's hype - did it warm your tootsies and snuggle you like a bear?? Wait, it did say that, right?? BTW, Galileo gets credit for that quote but an 1800's poet, a WOMAN, Sarah Williams actually wrote it in her poem, 'The Astronomer to her Pupil'. Carry on, Nephew - hope you have lots of foot powder!!:):) xoxoxo:)
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