The Start
As a progressive campaigner in South Carolina, I am often told to take a hike. I took those suggestions to heart, so I’m walking the Appalachian Trail.
It’s 2,180 miles, stretching from Maine in the north to Georgia in the south. As with everything else in my life, I approached this hike differently than most people. Those who know me well won’t be surprised.
Instead of starting at either end of the trail, I’m starting in the middle — in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. I’ll head north to Mount Katahdin, Maine, then take a break at a family gathering in Cleveland. After the party, I’ll return to Harpers Ferry and head south, finishing up at Springer Mountain, Georgia.
The hike should take about six months, which means I’ll need a meal every once in awhile. That’s why I’d like your help in funding this adventure. Any amount will do. $3 will get me some rice and beans, $10 gets a canister of fuel or a new pair of socks, and so it goes. Near and dear to my heart: $40 means I can take a shower and sleep in a bed — that’ll be a once-a-month treat.
Blog posts should come at least once a week (I plan a day of rest each week). Sometimes there will be stories from the trail; other times I’ll share my meditations from the walk. As many pictures as I can take will be added.
While I’ll welcome comments, I won’t always be able to respond quickly. Please be patient if you have a question.
Thanks in advance for reading this blog and helping me Take a Hike!
TJL
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