Two months is a long time for me to be away from home. The pull to be an engaged and contributing family member was too strong to keep me on the Trail much longer, so I made the easy decision to return to my family once I got within striking distance of the Hudson River in New York State.
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| Waiting for the VIA train from Cornwall to Stratford, May 30 |
I am tremendously grateful for my sisters, Michele and Julie (aka Thelma and Louise), who braved 18 hours on the road in heavy Memorial Day traffic to "evacuate" me from Warwick NY., and whisk me back across the border. The two of you took charge and executed the plan, and for that and a lot more, I am eternally grateful.
AND they got to meet Vera the proprietor of The Linden Motel in the process!
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| Mile 1376, Warwick, NY: 63% of the Trail Completed |
To this point I have completed about 63% of the Trail from Georgia to Maine, or 1376 of the 2196 total miles. Going to save the rest for later. The Appalachian Trail will still be there when I am ready to resume my quest to climb above the clouds on Mt Katahdin in Maine.
Unless of course I get that glazed over, far away look in my eyes again in a month or two… then I reckon all bets are off and anything’s possible.
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| Field Notes for the Blog |
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| Bear Canister of Plenty |
Thanks to all for your time and for your interest in this wee trip. I have a bear canister full of expired ramen noodles I will gladly share with all interested parties. Pam and I have enjoyed sharing my trail adventures via this blog, and we got a tremendous kick out of introducing you to some of the unique and special people I got to meet along the way. If anyone is truly interested, I would encourage and welcome the opportunity to introduce this incredible footpath to you in person, and step back while you meet and experience these characters for yourselves. Happy Trails!
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| Catching up on some Z's, May 31 |
Signing out,
Pierre (AKA Sponge FOB)
Congratulations Pierre! A well deserved rest
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Pierre
ReplyDeleteLove anyone who follows their heart ❤️ and yes that sometimes means a change of plans NOW!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Pierre and Pam ~ what a great team!
Way to go Thelma and Louise! I bet there's a book waiting to be written from that trip.
Arthur, make sure your Grampa gets lots of naps.
Proud of you Cuz
Oh good! I can breath again ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that 63% and welcome home. I have loved all of your stories and pictures, but this last one of Slick and Arthur, napping, is my favourite!
Tomorrow is always another day. Live for that moment and enjoy the interval.
ReplyDeleteSo amazing that you have completed as much as you have! I loved hearing about your ventures every time an email came through it was the highlight of the day! Always was good for a laugh just like you! I'm sure your family is glad to have you back and like you said the trail will be there when you are ready to tackle it again! ❤️
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! You and Pam are such a great team! We are grateful to have met you two! Arthur needs a buddy for now-enjoy this journey too! Maybe consider continuing the blog-we will miss it. Thanks to Thelma and Louise too.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Pierre. I'm sure Arthur and Rob and especially Pam are glad to have you back, safe and sound. Congratulations on completing the 2nd leg of your great journey! And who knows, maybe the best is yet to come! I would like to introduce Chapter to the AT. Might be the only way to tire him out!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to Ontario Pepe. You are a true inspiration.
ReplyDeletePierre, you have made amazing trails and adventures. I am so proud of you and brag about my brave brother-in-law to my friends. You now have plenty of tales to tell your little Arthur and I love the May 31 photo of you both enjoying a nap together. There is no place like home :)
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