An Update on my Mind

Things have been amazing the last few weeks. Not that I wasn’t happy hiking before, but now I’m in a constant state of excitement and appreciation that I didn’t harbor before. A lot has been going on, on and off the trail, which has made it feel like the ADVENTURE I’ve wanted it to me.

People describe the trail as a “pilgrimage” and it fits. Something about this journey has the feel of a rite of passage, a necessary experience to become the person I need to be.

Many of the emotions I feel while hiking are extremely hard to describe in words. I’ll think about how I’m feeling much of the day but when I lay down at night to write… nothing comes out. When people ask me how the trail is going, my best response is something lame like. “it’s an adventure… that’s for sure…”

Needless to say I’m feeling inspired, excited and appreciative of the trail and the people on it. It’s been 3 and a half months. I have about 800 miles or 2 months left of hiking. I have no doubts that hiking the appalachian trail will continue to surprise me with challenges and rewards.

yuP!