Virginia has been great so far, but the rain came this morning, and a group of us have stopped and are having a zero. Up till today, I've had a week and several days without rain, and the weather has been pretty cool for the most part. The few views that we've had have been fantastic; everything is green now, green and wonderful. Have seen several deer and a badger but no bears yet ;/ Staying tonight at the Rendezvous Motel. Will push on tomorrow, rain or no, and head for Catawba, where I've been told is some real good country cooking.
I'm sitting here in a library at the moment, and it of all things is making me think about home more than I have in a long while. I'm seeing lots of books and authors that were all around the bookstore (noticed that the new Ludlum/Lusteberger book is now out in paperback), and, it being a rainy day, I am somewhat pining to sit inside on a sofa and read a book.
Out here, life has no narration. While we are all on our way to Katahdin, how we get there, how long it takes, and so many of the things in between are unscripted, and I find myself pining for stories, something with characters, heroes, plot. I suppose these are things I naturally long for and usually find fulfilled through books, news, community but have just not found to the same degree out here. No books, no news, no steady community (but great people), just wilderness, a trail, and a destination. Wonder if I will find myself pining for this situation when I have it reversed.
Well, I'm over a quarter of the way there. 625 miles. I'm hoping to finish by the middle of August (maybe summit Katahdin on my bday), and then there is a canoe route just north of Katahdin I think I would like to check out, and we'll see after that (I'll come home eventually, Mom).
Veronica just sent me a wonderful video for Queen lovers: http://vimeo.com/1531870 which I've been listening to over and over. I miss music, too.
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Stories really are great, but sometimes in real life, you miss having a clear destination (like you do on the AT). Or at least I do sometimes. Anyway, just a thought. Sounds like things are going well, though! Good luck and stay dry... see you in Nashvegas whenever you return.
ReplyDeleteI like your comment about the things you are missing, and then you wonder if you will be pining the other way 'round when the summer is over. I bet there are aspects of your days now that you don't even realize you'll miss until they're gone (that seems to be the way it usually goes). Savor every minute (not necessarily enjoy every one--just be there for it). It's an oft-repeated mantra, rarely lived up to, and yet it's a gem even if you can only apply it some of the time.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, and keep updating when you can! I really like reading your posts. You have such a peaceful style.
Watch out for the badger, I swear they'll get you every time.
ReplyDeleteWe miss you at the store too. Come back and we'll give you plenty of stories and characters. Can't promise a community of great people, but maybe one or two interesting nutjobs.
I know way too many sarahs...but you're all cool.
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