I just finished reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. It was even better than what I had expected from my friend Valerie's rave review. I found myself reading till 1am! I actually cried a couple of times. It is a story of a woman hiking the Pacific Crest Trail(PCT) alone in 1995. She does only hike a portion of this trail that starts at the Mexico border in California & ends at the Canadian border in Washington. Cheryl's journey was amazing and incredibly inspirational. I wonder if I could be as bold as she was?!
Whilst reading about the Cheryl's ramble along the PCT, Netflix brought me the movie The Way about the Camino De Santiago pilgrimage. The movie was quite heartbreaking with the death of the lead character's son. The son was on his first day of his Camino De Santiago journey. So, yes I cried.. whatever. It was a very eloquently made movie showing the different people who choose to make this venture. Not all were religious, as the original journey was, but all were definitely spiritual journeys.
My wonderful friend, Pinky, has done part of this epic trek! She did it by herself just like Cheryl. I'm still in awe of Pinky's gumption.
My landlord Tim is planning to experience the Camino as well. He had hoped for this spring but has put it on hold, I think till next year.
The Way allowed me to see the amazing scenery that my friends have/will experience. It was beautiful.
My wonderful friend, Pinky, has done part of this epic trek! She did it by herself just like Cheryl. I'm still in awe of Pinky's gumption.
My landlord Tim is planning to experience the Camino as well. He had hoped for this spring but has put it on hold, I think till next year.
The Way allowed me to see the amazing scenery that my friends have/will experience. It was beautiful.
On another side of the world my friend Jesse is adventuring around New Zealand. He hiked the Kepler Track in the Fiordland. It was a shorter journey than the others I've just mentioned, only 60km (approx 37miles), but it sounds like it was an amazing trek. The pictures Jesse has posted on facebook are breathe taking and I'm sure this trip has been very inspiring for him.
And for me?! I have learned about 3 enlightening excursions in three different corners of the globe. To date though my longest hike in one go was 26 miles (all one day) in Glacier National Park, I spent a summer working & hiking there when I was in my early 20's.
Not all trails are in the wilderness... So, I hope you all find a trail that alters you.
And for me?! I have learned about 3 enlightening excursions in three different corners of the globe. To date though my longest hike in one go was 26 miles (all one day) in Glacier National Park, I spent a summer working & hiking there when I was in my early 20's.
Not all trails are in the wilderness... So, I hope you all find a trail that alters you.
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