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Our recent excursion to destinations off the PCT focused on the Mojave desert. Charissa found a variety of cool stuff to do on the Internet. We visited Amboy Crater; a lava tube in the Mojave National Preserve; the living mining … Continue reading
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With Charissa as tour guide we are doing some hikes off the PCT, starting with Joshua Tree National Park. Named after the distinctive plant that grows like an orchard tree out here, the park is also noted for being a … Continue reading
We did some PCT highlights between Acton and Wrightwood recently, which brought back memories of 1977. Before Acton I lost my eating utensil and had been borrowing from others. Ken was getting fed up with this and insisted I get … Continue reading
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I received some thoughtful responses to the important question: “To tell or not to tell?” There were opinions on both sides, as well as corroborating experiences. I’ve come away with the overall answer: “It depends:” depends on the person, depends … Continue reading
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Awhile ago I posited an important question on here. To recap, my original instincts and plan with Cindy was to hide from her that she had Alzheimer’s, to foster the hope with which we might deal with her affliction. Our … Continue reading
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Our first destination along the coast was Point Reyes, the beginning for us of our American Discovery Trail journey. We never really saw Point Reyes The first time around, given that we started in driving rain with the temperature in … Continue reading
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For the weekend hiker fall is the best time of year. The colors are vibrant, the bugs are gone, the days are fresh and the nights are crisp. Yet for the long distance hiker fall requires an adjustment, as I … Continue reading
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After hiking with and supporting us for two whole months, Mike went back to his home in Boulder yesterday to address a variety of errands and issues. He accomplished his objectives while out here. He brought good cheer and support … Continue reading
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Retirement has been on my mind lately. Our last two hosts are retired, one with a ranch, the most recent with a pastoral, Mediterranean style spread where they can eat some type of fruit they have grown all year. I … Continue reading
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I have a habit of wishing every hiker we meet “Happy trails!” This habit was acquired during our American Discovery Trail journey, in defiance of the conventional “safe travels” we consistently received all across the country. No one who was … Continue reading
