Mar 23, 2017
Did you ever wonder what it is like for those we leave
behind? Listen to my wife Diane talking about the impact that my
hike had on her life. She is forthright and brutally honest in
our.conversation, telling me a couple of things we'd never really
discussed before. I even left in something that I'd originally
intended to leave out when she hit me with another revelation. When
I was editing this interview, I was struck by the passion that she
eventually had for MY adventure. Her understanding of it, and the
AT sense of community, helped her to cope better with our
separation. I always knew that I was a lucky guy; this proved it to
me yet again. I just hope that everybody on the A.T. this year has
somebody at home who cares as deeply for them and their journey..
Our globe-trotting
adventurer, Jessa, has returned from her pre thru-hike trip to
Europe. She had just a couple of days at home and will be leaving
on her hike this morning, March 23. We spoke for the last time when
she got to Atlanta. The next time we talk, she'll be somewhere on a
mountain. I can't wait and will be presenting her updates from the
trail every week. You can also follow her blog, by clicking
here. Dixie
gave us plenty of sensible advice with her Fear and Loathing
segment. She, too, is preparing to plunge back into the "homeless
by choice" lifestyle, as she is getting ready for her PCT
adventure. Don't forget to follow her on Facebook at Homemade
Wanderlust Backpacking Forum and, of course, catch her great
YouTube
series of videos which will soon include scenes from her PCT trip
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then. You can find the page at www.patreon.com/mightyblue.
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