A few days ago I listened to a podcast about the Appalachian Trail. It focused on people who do the whole thing. “Through hikers,” they’re called. <\/p>\n
I’ve done my share of backpacking, but never more than 4 days. Usually 3, or even just an over-nighter. <\/p>\n
It’s a lot of fun, and I’ve considered longer trips, but I have mixed feelings about it. <\/p>\n
On the one hand, it appeals to my sense of adventure. It would be nice to be away from the world for a while. I like being out and about, and I don’t mind discomfort. <\/p>\n
OTOH, I’m not sure my knees would take it, and who has five months they can afford to be away from work, home, etc.? <\/p>\n
If I suddenly came into a couple of million dollars, and if Mrs. C would go with me, I might consider it. (I couldn’t leave her at home all that time.) In the meanwhile, I might have to content myself with a week-long trip. Somewhere. Sometime. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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