Wingman from the Roadside: Spent way too much time watching the tracker and Runningbird navigate to where there was supposed to be a water cache. It was painful. Well there was water, and she did find it. It’s easy for me to worry. I had to make myself busy so I repositioned to a spot closer to the Pass. I spent a lot of time reading and doing crossword puzzles. And watching ants.
Last summer the Canadian border opened at Manning Park, BC. I walked the last 70 miles with a sense of joy and gratitude, the monument was crowded with people from all over the world, finally able to compete their dream.
The summer of '23 was incredible for another reason. Lonely for the simple pleasure and renewing life of long distance trail hiking I decided to begin the Continetal Divide Trail !
I hiked from the south I-15 crossing to Canada (about 900 miles), experiencing windstorms, a blizzard, twice daily thunderstorms and days without seeing even a human footprint.
I was hooked! Stay tuned as Wingman and I restart the blog chronicling the remaining 2100 miles of the CDT, from Mexico to Montana.
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5 thoughts on “Day 25 – Highway 178, BLM land”
Watching ants is a good pastime! Very educational too!
They are so ambitious! Have you figured out how they keep cool in all the desert heat?
Grace
I think I’ll skip the knitting. I did pick up my harmonica last night and hopefully I’ll keep working on that. I’m also doing crossword puzzles and reading several books including “How to s… in the woods” – seemed appropriate. Love you mum.
Woman Walking Home 
Watching ants is a good pastime! Very educational too!
They are so ambitious! Have you figured out how they keep cool in all the desert heat?
Grace
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Hmmm? Maybe they’re too busy to care?
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By the time Running Bird’s finished, you’re gonna need more rest than she does! Relax. L u
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David, this is your time to learn to knit.
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I think I’ll skip the knitting. I did pick up my harmonica last night and hopefully I’ll keep working on that. I’m also doing crossword puzzles and reading several books including “How to s… in the woods” – seemed appropriate. Love you mum.
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