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  • KateHon May 6, 2012 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Anyone who follows their dream to the end is a winner! Congrats on such a stellar article and for being such an inspiration to me and others! Great job - really well done!
  • getmoreinfo May 4, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    This is one of my favorite lenses so far on hiking the Appalachian trail. I remember coming across your story when I first signed up with Squidoo. I have learned so much from reading your experiences.
  • ggherardi May 4, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens!!! I did the Inka´s trail in Peru (my home country) it is amazing!
  • desertdarlene May 2, 2012 @ 9:04 am | delete
    My dad tried to do the Appalachian trail, but blew his knee out half-way through. Still, pretty good for a guy in his mid to late 60s.
  • Steve_Kaye Apr 10, 2012 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations. Your story is both amazing and inspiring.
  • siobhanryan Mar 31, 2012 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Your story shows that people can realise their dream if they persist.
  • cathywoodosborn Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    Incredible!!! I have the same dream, but not nearly so ambitious. If I could just hike part of the AT, I would be satisfied. Have you read "Blind Courage?" BTW, love your style. :-)
  • MysticTurtle Mar 22, 2012 @ 6:02 am | delete
    I did read Blind Courage, and I met Bill Irwin at a trail gathering. Incredible story!
  • Hagglecoins Mar 9, 2012 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Ouch, that fall looks like it hurt. Great post here, love the pics.
  • puppyprints Feb 24, 2012 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    I love the AT. So far I have gone from GA to Damascus VA....but I want to thru ike some day
  • getmoreinfo Feb 8, 2012 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Its the season for a thru hike, wishing all the hikers the best!
  • KathyT Feb 1, 2012 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Had to come back and bless this lens now that I've got my wings! :)
  • vbright105 Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:11 am | delete
    What an adventure!
  • Tipi Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Returning to sprinkle a little angel dust for those who take the trail behind you!
  • SayGuddaycom Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Have to agree with cffutah, superb!
  • michael_kapsner Nov 26, 2011 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Very nicely done, thanks for a great read!
  • cffutah Nov 3, 2011 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    superb lens, great read, made me want to go hiking and its 8:30p! 'thumbs up' from this guy.
  • slcalvin Aug 8, 2011 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    Enjoyed this lens tremendously. Have always wanted to hike the Appalachian trail after reading, "A Walk in the Woods " by Bill Bryson. However, since I live on the west coast, I might be happy with hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Hats off to you for doing this!
  • TableTalk Jul 22, 2011 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Our oldest son hiked the trail in 2000. He was 20 years old. He spent a full year preparing for it. When he left, his bedroom was full of pre-packed dry food packages. He would call us up when he knew he would be close to a town and let us know to mail a package of food to that town's post office. When he got into that town, the first thing he would do is go to a local grocery store, and buy and eat a stick of butter and a pint of ice cream. He was burning 6,000 a day. Hikers can eat! Then he would find the post office and pick up the package of dry food we mailed. He spent 5 and half months out there. Boy does he have some stories to tell. Trail Angels, Storms, Critters, People and more. If I remember right, he hiked about 15 miles just to get to the Trail Head at Springer Mountain Georgia. You have to hike that far just to get to the trail! It was only his first couple of days hiked in, and he had already seen people throw their gear off a cliff, turn around and go back home. Hiking this trail is not for the faint of heart. As I said, my son spent a full year preparing to hike it before he went. Its an amazing feat for someone to undertake.

    BigK
  • Jul 20, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    I do day hikes and know a few people who have done parts of the AT. Your story was very interesting to follow. I never gave much thought to everything involved. Such as taking trips into towns along the way to get supplies and having supplies mailed to local Post Offices along the way. Thanks for sharing all this.
  • sojourner-1 Jul 9, 2011 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Great story. I have been following stories of the Appalachians for many years-- waiting for my turn to come. My trail story may be a ways off--what a story it will be. Thanks for sharing.
  • VickiSims Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:26 am | delete
    An amazing and inspirational lens about your journey in life and the Appalachian Trail! Congratulations on LOTD!
  • Happiegrrrl Jul 8, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Very nice lens and tale of your AT experience! I'm off to see what other lenses you have made, but wonder if I will find one called "How to Make a Soda Can (or Beer - hahaha) Camp Stove!
  • MarilynImanse Jul 7, 2011 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    What a great story and accomplishment. You did what so many people won't do. That is to "do it afraid." Most people are stopped from doing many things based on their fears and what other people tell them (and most other people give out advice based on their own fears.) Congratulations on listening to yourself and being true to your dreams.
  • happynutritionist Jul 7, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    What a wonderful accomplishment...I must read your book. I have always thought doing at least a part of the trail would be fun...we stumbled upon the part where it passes here in Northern NJ one day when out on one of our enjoy the outdoors drives and hikes. Congrats on the LOTD.
  • Wysiwigs Jul 7, 2011 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Commented, then lost it (rats!). Let's try this again:
    What a life changing experience that must have been! Congratulations on a well-deserved LOTD (you brave thing, you ;o)
  • Wysiwigs Jul 7, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
    What a life changing experience! Congratulations on a well-earned LOTD (you brave woman, you ;o)
  • Soulshine_Expressions Jul 7, 2011 @ 6:44 am | delete
    WOW! What an awe inspiring account! Very well written and illustrated! A fantastic read! Your determination and perseverance are admirable! :)
  • Psycho-Gamer Jul 7, 2011 @ 2:05 am | delete
    Wow...congrats...well done....i love staying outdoors...i love hiking the wilds....but i have never hiked for more than 3 days......my biggest problem is food.....i cannot tolerate crappy food...i do care about the heavy backpack (actually i love it) i do not care about tireness....i do not care about wild animals and people........the only thing i care is food....having not dehydrated meals...
    as for your book...you could just put together all your journal notes...take away some very personal entries.....refined them a bit...and publish it....very simple... A Hiker's Journal
  • miaponzo Jul 7, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Wow!!!! I'm absolutely passing through the Appalachian Trail! Congrats!
  • SereneSea Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    This looks quite awesome and requires strong determination and stamina. Congrats on LOTD.
  • newwriter Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Wow! This is awesome! I love the information, the pics, everything! I always wanted to do something like this, but I can barely walk around the block without my knees giving out. I just published mine, but now I am embarrassed by the lack of content on mine!
  • Pnorway Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    I love hike, but don't have the time.
  • ravenko Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    Congrats on Lotd sounds like it was a wonderful time
  • seanjennin Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    That is truly awesome, keep it up!
  • lasertek Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    I have read this one before. Just came back to congratulate you on being the LOTD.
  • SocialpathFree Jul 6, 2011 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    You have an adventurous spirit. Well done!
  • RawBill Jul 6, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Wow, what an adventure! This is something that I would love to do myself sometime. Did you see any bears? They would concern me! I have friends that did the Pacific Rim trail as a family from Mexico to Canada. That took them about 6 months and it was life changing for them too. One of my goals is to do the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. It is not long, but very difficult, wet and steep as well as important in Australian World War 2 history. It is only 60 miles long but reaches 7,185 ft in altitude in the tropical jungle.
  • newbizmau Jul 6, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    That sounds like a great adventure to do with a great group of friends. I wouldn't want to be alone. I like a little company for the down time and I don't like to eat out alone.
  • partybuzz Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your hike, and on getting LotD!!
  • mulberry Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Wow, I don't know you but I'm really proud of you anyway. How old were you when you did this? I would love to do it.
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    I celebrated my 42nd birthday on the trail. I thought I was old then. HA! I wonder if I could do it now?
  • gypsyman27 Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Congrats on LotD, you deserve it after your journey. I have never been an outdoors type but I admire those that do things just like this! See you around the galaxy...
  • veryirie Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    My friend's son is doing a 3-week hike along the AT. You should be so incredibly proud of yourself. Congratulations; this is a heck of an accomplishment!
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Thank you for all the comments and blessings. I haven't had this much company in a long time! :)
  • Graceonline Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    "I'd persevere, knowing that someone was counting on me, and that this time the someone was me." Powerful. Confidence radiates from you in the Katahdin pic. What an inspiration. And was your nose broken?
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Surprisingly, not broken. The tree I hit broke off, though!
  • janices7 Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    What an inspirational lens! Good for you - turning a dream into a reality. Congrats on the well-deserved LOTD!!!
  • elhuntley Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Great story! Congrats on making Lens of the Day.
  • thebabyshop Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Well deserved. If I ever happen to meet you in person, a free bag of M & M's is on me, you deserve it! I think I fall into that category of day hiker, I've never been overnight hiking.
  • tw006e6375 Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I have read about trecking the Appelation trail all that open space and all those wild animals, the worse we get in the uk is a mating stag. Anyway Im out of the equasion as my undercarriage is not quite up to the job and its not a place where you can mechanical assistance other wise nice lens.Ton
  • OhMe Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    Congrats on a well deserved LOTD!
  • nancycarol Jul 6, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Terrific lens and great story. Before my health failed, I liked to hike, and I truly understand the psychological aspects you mention in your story. Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on LOTD.
  • Writingnag Jul 6, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Wow very cool and inspirational lens! Thanks for a great read.
  • love4rocks Jul 6, 2011 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Beautiful story. Congrats to you and your achievement on the AT. Would love to take the time and do it myself.
  • Helenee Jul 6, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    I'm so happy for you -- for fulfilling a dream, for finding the courage to try it in the first place, for all the wonderful things that this hike brought into your life. Great story, beautiful pictures, engaging writing. Thank you.
  • Oosquid Jul 6, 2011 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    There are hikes, and there are hikes, that was a hike! Congratulations to you for doing the trail, for making this superb lens and for LOTD.
  • ShopJonquil Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Congratulations! I grew up in West Viriginia and it is beautiful! Thanks for the lens.
  • MaxL Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Congrats on th LotD! :)
  • Marelisa Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:18 am | delete
    What an adventure! Congratulations for having the courage to do this. :-)
  • pheonix76 Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Wonderful lens, I wanted to read more! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I would love to hike at least part of the AT someday. Congrats on your LotD and purple star!! (:
  • scarlettohairy Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
    How exciting!! I loved reading your account of this fabulous trip and accomplishment.
  • Ramkitten Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Yayyyy! LoTD! I wish I could give you another thumbs up. But I did want to stop by and say congratulations to you and my favorite long-distance footpath.
  • GrowWear Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:05 am | delete
    With your way with words, I'm sure your book would be just as engrossing. Congratulations for LOTD.
  • AgingIntoDisability Jul 6, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    I wish I had done this before my arthritis set in. Congratulations!
  • YourFirstTime Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:52 am | delete
    I'm such a chicken. I've been wanting to do this but not by myself. It's on my bucket list though.
  • Michey Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Congrats, gear trial and adventure, I am glad you get LOTD,
    I love the Appalachian Trail, a part is passing the North of NJ where I live, my husband and I use to sake some short walks on the trial.
  • Steve-SEO-UK Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    So your dream came true. What a marvellous experience for you. My wife and I have talked of travelling Europe for past 20 years and now we are at the point of no ties. You have given us inspiration to get on and do it. Well deserved LOTD and a very big thumbs up.
  • Tipi Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:25 am | delete
    Thank you for taking us on your grand adventure and coming through for that someone who was counting on you. Congratulations on receiving LOTD!
  • JennySui Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:17 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Keep up the good work.
  • ajgodinho Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Wow, wonderful to read about your amazing hike on the Appalachian Trail...pretty cool! Congrats on LOTD! :)
  • Goldenpig999 Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Lovely lens. Congratulations on LotD.
  • Wednesday_Elf Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:49 am | delete
    Congrats on LotD! I also enjoyed your INTERNATIONAL Appalachian Trail story! But my 'favorite' is still your "9,000-Mile Bicycle Tour" :-)
  • PeteSchultz Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Nicely done, and congrats on LOTD>
  • BookMama Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:22 am | delete
    A great lens and a great story. Congratulations to making it all the way along the Appalachian Trail. I've read enough to understand this is a BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT. I also liked your honest analysis of your hesitation with hiking the AT. I too am a big fan of "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway". In fact, I'm thinking now that I really should reread it. Oh, and finally your line, "stuff happens in my hometown too" -- great comeback. Did you ever think about trying to find someone to go with you or did you want to do it alone?
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    It would have been nice to have company, but I don't know too many people who would want to (or could) do that hike. I knew I would be meeting new friends to hike with on the trail anyway.
  • ohcaroline Jul 6, 2011 @ 9:19 am | delete
    Great lens and greater story of your accomplishment. I would hardly call you a "turtle". You are a remarkable person and I'm glad to know you.
  • LikinTrikin Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Congrats to you on a very well deserved LotD!!!! :)
  • KrisB100 Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!
  • Susan52 Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:22 am | delete
    What an adventure! Congratulations on your LOTD!
  • aroary Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    wow very nice lens, good information
  • promotional-coupons-codes Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Your story is so nice that some part was making me feel as if I'm even hiking with you. I remember when I use to go to near by forest at my childhood. Every time I go I found new amazing wonders of nature.
  • aroary Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Wonderful lens........ thank you and congrats
  • SimpleBeauty Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Congratulations on LotD!
  • A-Redneck Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Wow that is quite an adventure. I think though that I will stick to my treadmill ;) Congratulations on lens of the day.
  • KathyT Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Beautiful story Mystic! And Congratulations on LOTD as well as finishing the trail! I actually live in the White Mountains of NH, and do a lot of "Trail Magic" whenever I meet a Thru-Hiker (which I do every year). Gorham, NH is the town next to me, and I wouldn't be at all surprised to meet a Thru-Hiker even today (right around now we get a lot of you in town!).

    I've never hiked the AT, but frequently walk and hike on parts of it since it's in my front yard. I did 70 miles of the Long Trail in VT some years ago, and the idea of a longer hike didn't grab me. But I always love meeting those for whom the AT is "home."

    We have friends who have done the AT more than once, and my ex-husband did it in 1984. One of our close friends goes out every spring for his 6-week AT "fix" where he does a section (even though he has hiked the entire trail before). So you are right when you say Thru-Hikers never get over their AT addiction!

    You did a wonderful job describing the experience, and hopefully the glow of your amazing accomplishment will always be with you.

    Hugs,
    Kath :)
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    On behalf of all thru-hikers in every year, I thank you for the trail magic!!
  • Thimblepod Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:23 am | delete
    Amazing story..thanks for sharing!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:22 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Very pleased for you, as I have always enjoyed your lenses and appreciated your writing style/talent. Wishing you all the very best as you continue to achieve your dreams.
  • d-artist Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Oh yes, I forgot to Congratulation you on a great LOTD story!
  • d-artist Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:13 am | delete
    WOW, what a story! I give you credit and admire your tenacity...I don't think I could have done it, just alone the Bear factor...now THAT scares me!
  • awelldressedbullet Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Awesome! It is so wonderful you finally got to take your trip, and thank you for taking us along! Congratulations on your accomplishment and your Lens of the Day!
  • MysticTurtle Jul 6, 2011 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Thank you, everyone. I'm glad you all stopped by to visit. Let's go hiking someday.
  • alternative-help Jul 6, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
    Congratulations of LotD! I admire your courage and free spirit to take on this amazing journey!
  • StevenCousley Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your story and congrats on the LOTD
  • tracysmith159 Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:26 am | delete
    I love hiking, but couldn't hike that far because of physical conditions. Living not too far from the trail we see lots of hikers doing the Appalachian trail here in Tennessee. It looks like fun and hard work. Not everyone makes it to the end, many only make it part way. Congrats on finishing the trail. It will be an interesting book as well. My oldest son is hoping to make that journey one day as well.
  • bercton Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:20 am | delete
    Great lens. One of my passion is hiking. Keep up the good works. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • reasonablerobinson Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:36 am | delete
    Fantastic story. Sorry to see your injuries, a friend of mine did the Camino de Santiago in Spain and fell over breaking her front teeth!! yeouch!!
  • Ruthi Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:13 am | delete
    You and your story are an inspiration to all of us to risk the fear of failure. What an awe-inspiring journey your hike through the Appalachian Trail has been and I thank you for the sharing of the hike. You and your lens are amazing. Congratulations on Squidoo Lens of the Day.
  • myshelle01 Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:06 am | delete
    Amazing story I think you were very brave
  • BrahmM Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Well done! Great lens!
  • sahilwaste Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:44 am | delete
    great presentation...i liked it....
  • howtocurecancer Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:36 am | delete
    Congratulations on LoTD!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Jul 6, 2011 @ 3:14 am | delete
    I have only armchair hiked the Appalachian Trail but find the idea fascinating. What an undertaking! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure as well as your fears.

    Congratulations on LOTD and Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • Retro_Loco Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:58 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD, for reaching the end of the Appalachian Trail and for writing a book!! What an awesome experience. I lived in Atlanta for a few years, and I hiked various trails every chance I got. I really wanted to hike the Appalachian, but working full time and going to night school didn't allow me to be a full time hiker! I admire anyone who hikes and especially completes the trail. The few parts of the AT I saw was beautiful, and who knows, I might hike part of it one day, but not all of it!! I did hike through to the end of your lens and thoroughly enjoyed it!! I remain for now.....an "armchair hiker". :-)
  • hamamhize Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:19 am | delete
    All the very best to u. Great lens about the Appalachian Trail.and thank you for sharing it with us
  • Mujjen Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:17 am | delete
    What a wonderful experience you had! I am so pleased for you that you went for it! The Appalachian trail doesn't sound easy to hike thru!
  • Airinka Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:16 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Great job + wonderful experience!!!
  • WeirdStuff Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:15 am | delete
    When you say Main, I always remember S.King and his wonderful descriptions of this land.
  • nbrandt123 Jul 6, 2011 @ 12:58 am | delete
    Scary but I know it's a must try go hiking on Appalachian Trail..I just can't imagine myself..Very detailed lens with good info.
  • Ilona1 Jul 6, 2011 @ 12:27 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD. all I can say is" you're very brave" to have accomplished this type of hike!
  • alkapuri Jul 5, 2011 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    nice lens.
  • TravelingRae Jun 27, 2011 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Great lens about what was obviously the trek of a lifetime. The Appalachian Trail is on my bucket list.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 4, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    A return visit to bless this lens. I look forward to reading your book. Thanks for offering up reality and your own unique take on the AT experience. All the very best to you as you continue to live out your life dreams.
  • IndependentEuroTravel Mar 22, 2011 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Great lens :)
  • NatureMaven Jan 29, 2011 @ 9:44 am | delete
    I love your story. To me it is very sad how many of us are crippled by fears which prevent us from undertaking all sorts of projects. Bravo to you for facing your own fears and completing one of your life's dreams.
  • Hiking-Hong-Kong Jan 2, 2011 @ 1:05 am | delete
    Well done for completing this trail and thank you for sharing it with us!
  • jackiebolen Dec 18, 2010 @ 8:14 am | delete
    Great information. Thank you.
  • J. W. Jones Oct 31, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    Hi, Nancy, check out my lame effort on www.thruhike.com
  • MysticTurtle Nov 2, 2010 @ 5:51 am | delete
    James! It's you! Glad you found me here. We must do some catching up soon!
  • partybuzz Mar 18, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your story. It was very inspirational. I admire anyone who hikes the AT. Awesome!
  • lakshyaa Dec 30, 2009 @ 2:08 am | delete
    It was so inspiring to read this lens. You must have loved the hiking experience. Wonderfully written!
  • MysticTurtle Jan 1, 2010 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Yes, I loved it and I want to do it again!
  • 2Eklectik Nov 8, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Great story--my wife has talked about this since she hiked parts of the trail as a kid. We both love hiking and went hiking out west on our honeymoon (no beach for us!!) Maybe we can do it once our kids are grown.
  • wilddove6 Nov 8, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Oh MY!
    I live in Canada, and haven't heard of, or had the chance to experience any of this.
    Your lens simply inspired me. I turned 45 this year...and I wanna GO!!!!
    What an adventure!
  • OhMe May 31, 2009 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    What an adventure. Can't wait for you to tell us more about it.
  • MysticTurtle Apr 20, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | in reply to Janusz | delete
    Thanks for the blessing! It's great to take a break from the bicycle and find that people still visit my lenses.
  • Janusz Apr 19, 2009 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    I had to Fly back & Bless this Wonderful Lens :)
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 13, 2009 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    The Appalachian Mountains are so pretty. The love wandering down the trails, but its more of a walk than a hike for me.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • reneh2o Mar 30, 2009 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Admire those that hike..I live in Florida so the closest thing I do to hiking is on the beaches .:)
  • Wendy-S Mar 14, 2009 @ 11:43 am | delete
    wow! What an inspiration. Thanks for following your dreams and sharing your story with us.
  • britney-smith Mar 10, 2009 @ 5:17 am | delete
    Nice lens. 5 star rating for you.. lots of info
  • MysticTurtle Mar 9, 2009 @ 11:31 am | in reply to Ramkitten | delete
    Thanks! As for the shiners...not a bear. It was...um, well...guess you'll have to read the book! I will say it happened in NJ, it really shook me up, and it affected the rest of my hike. In fact, it still affects me when I'm out hiking on a trail.
  • Ramkitten Mar 8, 2009 @ 4:02 am | delete
    Oh, man, can I ever relate to SO much of what you've written. This is a GREAT lens (so I'm lensrolling, yadda, yadda, yadda). Hey, those are some shiners! You duke it out with a bear or somethin'?

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I had a normal childhood, but somewhere along the way I took off on my own path. I backpacked the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail in 2001 and the 700-mile... more »

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