It's almost departure time. I've packed, unpacked, repacked, thought, unthought, planned, unplanned, and continue to push towards the day we leave. Today, as I was preparing, I had a sudden wave of sadness, and the same words that I anxiously repeated on the North Country Trail last year popped into my head..."I don't want to do this alone. I'm tired of always being alone." Right after I "heard" them, I felt the desire to unpack everything, and call work & say I'll take whatever shifts they want me to work. Instead, I grabbed a snack and walked away, trying real hard to encourage myself that it was going to be great, and I'm not alone...my dog is with me. Besides, I've got friends and family expecting me along the way.
I really am excited to head out on an adventure, especially with my pup. I've put a lot of prep work into my itinerary. I'm exhausted from caring for people, and after the pandemic and my failed NCT thru-hike last year, I really need some time for me to repair. With that said, there is still a part of me that would like to share this adventure with a human that would enhance the experience. Maybe by sharing the adventure here, I will feel less alone. We will just have to see how the saga unfolds. I'm ready...
...are you?
On the road again! Rest assured, you are not alone. You will be in our thoughts daily. We are all waiting to hear the stories and see the pictures. "I see skies of blue and clouds of white. The bright blessed day. The dark sacred night. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world!!" Enjoy my dear. .Love, hugs, and sloppy kisses to you on this adventure
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