Now I understand why they call this part of the Appalachian Mountain Chain “The Smoky Mountains”. During the beginning of the drive we were completely socked in. Even when the weather cleared up, a smokey haze enveloped the mountains, valleys and forests. We set off this morning (myself, Robles, and Mountain Lioness from southwestern NC…
Category: Life Experiences
The Appalachian Trail
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail to Charlie’s Bunion from the Newfound Gap was perhaps the hardest hike I have done in my life. The hike was only eight miles but took me six and 1/2 hours to finish. I don’t think I will be hiking the remaining 2152 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Not wearing…
A New Life
Immediately after leaving my home today I experienced a most unexpected feeling. I felt an incredible sense of inner peace, calm, and tranquility. I don’t ever remember feeling this peaceful. I expected to feel anxious about driving the rig out of a heavily congested city followed by maneuvering my way up a very busy I-75…
Two Lane Highway
Preparations are almost complete for taking the first real road trip in the RV. This road trip has no pre-planned route or destinations, and no reservations. I just know that I am planning on heading up through SC, NC, TN, VA, WVA, PA, and finally to northwest PA where I went to college while visiting friends…
Withlachoochee State Trail
Cycling the northern section of the Withalchoochee State Trail filled me with nostalgia. I’ve been on this trail so many times before I felt as if I was coming home. I started riding this trail back in 1995. I estimate I rode this trail somewhere between 200 and 300 times, traveling well over 10,000 miles….