Hikers Are Talkative Folks

One of the best things about hiking the AT is talking with hikers — either at a shelter

At the Green Mountain Hostel.

At the Green Mountain Hostel.

after the day’s hike or when taking a break on the Trail.

Hikers tend to be well informed and insightful. They’ve thought about what interests them, and will tell you their thoughts when asked.

This cerebral bent applies to all ages and backgrounds. One of my best conversations on the Trail was with an 18-year-old headed to college in the fall.

I didn’t expect to find thinking people willing to talk after a 15- to 25-mile day, but it’s the case.

Cool View

Cool View

Monk thought it was a boat.

Monk thought it was a boat.

Of course, we like to talk about the adventures we’ve had on the Trail. And the sights and challenges. I’ll let the pictures I took recently tell my story.

Monk befriends a moose..

Monk befriends a moose.

Art comes in lots of different forms.

Art comes in lots of different forms.

Wild art exhibit in Vermont.

Wild art exhibit in Vermont.

On another subject, I am proud of South Carolina these days. Of course it took them decades too long, but that damn flag is now down. Think expanding healthcare might be next?


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