I typically end up hiking and walking alone. And I love it. So much so I rarely do these hikes with anyone. They crowd out my zen. I know it isn't the safest thing to do, but the glory of starting and finishing a challenging hike solo is the only high I love other than a runner's high... and i can't run anymore.
My favorite solo hikes are taken in Lassen and Shasta in Northern Cali... it gets no better... in the U.S.
I hope to hike some of the Pacific Crest Trail in the next three years... and do some climbing and hiking in the Swiss or Italian Alps, dreaming, in color.
Glad you were successful on your hike...I am sure that it makes you feel good that you could do it. Thanks for including the silly song which the kids really got into. Why not include you doing a song that you have written that goes along with what you have written?
Now Sue, I loved your account of this fabulous walk and I am not a scaredy cat myself, but your hike adventure left me worried about you. I have read too many accounts of people going it alone with bad results. I know you are sensible so you would go slowly, but you know what I mean.
You and I have a lot in common. I have a musical background with far less ability now, since about 30 years ago, I could no longer really sing. I practice alone in my apartment singing to the oldies of the dearly departed like Vic Damone, Elvis, Nat King Cole (all sang in good keys for me) but that is about it.
I also am a widow of a husband who died of complications of Alzheimer's 19 years ago. He had it 15 years and I was able to care for him until almost the end of his life. Without sounding over dramatic, I can honestly say our marriage was as good as gets. His traits of initiative, willingness, and generosity accounted for why he walked in the door after working in an office and asked, "What can I do to help?" Watching a good mind go backwards was hard. True, there was no way out.
I just bought your book today. Thanks for the link and the info about purchasing books on that site.
Do take care and let us know when you are ready to add a pooch to your life in your own time.
Ecuador! Wow. We do have a lot in common. I know it would be wiser to bring someone along. I just tend to decide to go at the last second. Maybe I'll try the beach next time. Sand is much softer, and there are other people around. Thank you for buying my book.
I typically end up hiking and walking alone. And I love it. So much so I rarely do these hikes with anyone. They crowd out my zen. I know it isn't the safest thing to do, but the glory of starting and finishing a challenging hike solo is the only high I love other than a runner's high... and i can't run anymore.
My favorite solo hikes are taken in Lassen and Shasta in Northern Cali... it gets no better... in the U.S.
I hope to hike some of the Pacific Crest Trail in the next three years... and do some climbing and hiking in the Swiss or Italian Alps, dreaming, in color.
I appreciate your writing and sharing your thinking so much! Please keep doing so!
I do this alone. I don't see an alternative. I walk until the crazy is quiet.
Sue, Your story reminded me of a quote, but I don't know who said it: If you did it yesterday, you can do it today.
Such a good message for us as we start to sit too much and lose aspects of our mobility.
I admire your courage! Nobody wants to be careless, but the inner voice to "keep moving" in a challenging way is valuable!
Move a muscle, change a thought. 🦋
Glad you were successful on your hike...I am sure that it makes you feel good that you could do it. Thanks for including the silly song which the kids really got into. Why not include you doing a song that you have written that goes along with what you have written?
I do plan to do one of my songs soon. Thanks for the suggestion.
Now Sue, I loved your account of this fabulous walk and I am not a scaredy cat myself, but your hike adventure left me worried about you. I have read too many accounts of people going it alone with bad results. I know you are sensible so you would go slowly, but you know what I mean.
You and I have a lot in common. I have a musical background with far less ability now, since about 30 years ago, I could no longer really sing. I practice alone in my apartment singing to the oldies of the dearly departed like Vic Damone, Elvis, Nat King Cole (all sang in good keys for me) but that is about it.
I also am a widow of a husband who died of complications of Alzheimer's 19 years ago. He had it 15 years and I was able to care for him until almost the end of his life. Without sounding over dramatic, I can honestly say our marriage was as good as gets. His traits of initiative, willingness, and generosity accounted for why he walked in the door after working in an office and asked, "What can I do to help?" Watching a good mind go backwards was hard. True, there was no way out.
I just bought your book today. Thanks for the link and the info about purchasing books on that site.
Do take care and let us know when you are ready to add a pooch to your life in your own time.
I send greetings from Ecuador.
Elaine Ness
Ecuador! Wow. We do have a lot in common. I know it would be wiser to bring someone along. I just tend to decide to go at the last second. Maybe I'll try the beach next time. Sand is much softer, and there are other people around. Thank you for buying my book.
I tried buying your book, Sue, but I couldn't get the link to work. Can you help?
Yes, absolutely. Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lQp8az
Other ebook vendors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-Way-Out-of-This/Sue-Fagalde-Lick/9781647426866