Get lost along the way and enjoy the journey

Teneriffe Falls: chasing a waterfall and the first hike after surgery

“But that’s just the trouble with me. I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.”

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The Non-cabin in the Woods

Sometimes, you just need an easy, accessible, quick fix. The first one is always free.

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Vale of Tears

Sometimes life feels like an out and back trail where you go uphill both ways.

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Look Closer, There Are Still Things to See

“It’ll be no use their putting their heads down and saying “Come up again, dear!”
I shall only look up and say “Who am I then? Tell me that first, and then,
if I like being that person, I’ll come up: if not, I’ll stay down here
till I’m somebody else”–but, oh dear!’ cried Alice, with a sudden burst
of tears, ‘I do wish they WOULD put their heads down! I am so VERY tired
of being all alone here!”

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Adventures at home

“Well, I’ve had enough nonsense. I’m going home!” – Alice

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The Hoh River Trail: My first multi-day hike, chapter 1

‘Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,’ said the Cat.
‘- so long as I get SOMEWHERE,’ Alice added as an explanation.
‘Oh, you’re sure to do that,’ said the Cat, ‘if you only walk long enough.

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The Garden of Flowers, and of turtles, ducks, and fish.

“I should see the garden far better”, said Alice to herself, “if I could get to the top of that hill…”

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The First Backpacking Trip

You’re never truly homeless if you carry your home on your back – Turtle

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