Because of family dynamics and the fact that I was very shy, I spent a lot of time alone when I was growing up. But life is about adaptability and I came to enjoy my own company. I always found things to do, to see , to ponder. When my life became too overwhelming I …
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70/7000 An Anguished Transition- Heading Home
Days 55 and 56 August 19 & 20, 2001 Stopping to camp in High River, Alberta for few days and realizing I'm getting anxious about going home. I had learned so much about myself on this trip. Would it stick after I got back to the real world? When I get back to my teaching …
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70/7000 Camping as a Metaphor for Life?
Day 48 & 49 August 13 & 14, 2001 I stayed two more nights at Lake Louise in my hard sided van camper. Some seasoned hikers told me to buy a set of bells at the camp store because the grizzlies were afraid of them and would move on. A bought a bell bracelet and …
70/7000 Conquering a Mountain and Maybe Myself
Day 47-August 11, 2001 Today I hiked with Jack and Henny, a very fit and active couple from the Netherlands. My time with this nice couple allowed me to ask questions about their lives in The Netherlands. Henny works part time and engages in physical activity as much as she can. Both she and Jack …
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70/7000 Beautiful Lake Louise, The Canadian Rockies
Day 47 August 11, 2001 A take my breath away moment, seeing Lake Louise for the first time. As I stood at the edge of the lake, very engaged in gawking with my mouth open, a ranger with a survey on a clipboard saw my potential as an extremely positive statistic. "Would you considered …
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70 days, 7000 Miles-Days 33 and 34
July 27 & 28, 2001 I'm no longer worried about how I look. Gave that up about two weeks ago. I'm good enough just the way I am...... acceptance. I feel strong. I have been brave all my life. Yes, I have done cowardly things but I have had enough courage to never give up …
70 days, 7000 Miles-Days 26, 27, 28
July 20, 21, 22, 2001 Big Sky, Montana and The Gallatin River. Time to stay put for a few days and do some fishing on the beautiful Gallatin River. This river is perfect for me, the inapt but earnest fly fishing woman. It's shallow and calm. I can easily wade in it and cast without …
70 days, 7000 miles, Day 25
July 19, 2001 Insight Inventory (Major Ones from This Trip So Far) (1) I have charisma. I know this is kind of a conceited proclamation and anyone reading this journal in the future will have to excuse me but this is a journey of self discovery. People seem to like me and want to talk to …
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 23
July 17, 2001 Today I crossed The Crow Indian Reservation. I drove 44 miles through a vast, dry western landscape with no towns or houses. It frightened me because I didn't see any vehicles either. I rode out the fear because I knew God was with me. I was very much alone and very much …
70 Days, 7000 Miles, Day 22
July 16, 2001 Another day at the Cottonwood Campground on The Bighorn River. I'm the only woman in a man's world. They are all nice to me and want to know where I'm from and why I'm taking this trip. I was given a hammer to pound the stakes of my tent, an invitation to …
The Autonomous Traveler 