… a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot.
Dateline: Vista, California (20180406)
In the title of this blog, the emphasis should be placed on the word ‘Towards’. I’ve always liked vegetables and fruits. So, it’s pretty easy for me to stear my diet that direction. However, I’m far from being a purest in this pursuit. Nonetheless, when reasonable options are available, I’m choosing to eat plants more than anything else these days. Continue reading “I’m Moving Towards a Plant Based Diet”
Dateline: Vista, CA (20180328)
At the end of summer in 2017, I decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. It typically takes a person about six months or so to prepare and plan a trip of this magnitude. It’s also important to have a body that is ready to take on the trail. Continue reading “PCT Training”
Dateline: Vista, California (20180321)
Upon electing to undertake this venture, I decided to keep a list of ‘Things I wished I knew before I started’. I expected the list to grow extensively right from the start. Surprisingly, but maybe because of my recent sailing and ancient backpacking experience, it has NOT grown much at all! It may grow later. However, for now, my one and only big lesson is: Continue reading “Preparation – An Early Lesson”
Dateline: Vista, CA (20180310)
5 mph or less. Surprisingly, the world gets much more interesting at that speed. Having proved it to myself with a sailboat, I’m about to see if it holds true with my feet. Continue reading “Slow Trekking”