Greetings , Just another update from the the training session of the long trail, There was a plan in place to complete a hike from Hubbards to Graves Island in Chester on Sunday morning and stay over night at the campground. it was plus or minus 23 kilometres. Sunday sounded like a good morning but we neglected to think about the annual Hubbards Sailing Club auction. Not only was this an auction but also a social event and nothing says social like beer and wine. After having our fill there we went back to the trailer and had a few more for good measure. This was our little way of getting ready fro the trail. I guess we thought if it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger.
Sunday Morning we woke to gray over cast skies that had been spilling rain down upon our decks and tin roofs , I thought to myself ...No better way to start....Actually I thought did I need those last two beer and can I sleep in!. Of course the answer was NO to both questions as there was a whole team of people waiting to hit the trail, rain or shine or even slightly under the weather...I guess you know which one I was. Anyway lets go.
A white Kia Sorrento carried half of the team to the trail head at the independent supermarket , as we disembarked and waited for the other half of the crew the rain poured over us like a blanket , a wet blanket. Rain gear on, packs on and the trail was ours. The video below shows some of our points along the way.
What I find most inspiring from this hike is , it wasn't always easy or pleasant but some how we found humour in what we were doing. OK we didn't always laugh at the moment but when it passed there were laughs that were shared. There was heat and humidity, bugs and bites but when all this was passed we shared a great moment in time that will be remembered by all.
Some people think we are crazy to think about doing this. Is it crazy to set goals? Is it crazy to push yourself beyond what you have done in the past ?Is it crazy to live outside of four walls? Is it crazy to dream big and try to achieve the dream? If so then yes we are crazy .
Sunday Morning we woke to gray over cast skies that had been spilling rain down upon our decks and tin roofs , I thought to myself ...No better way to start....Actually I thought did I need those last two beer and can I sleep in!. Of course the answer was NO to both questions as there was a whole team of people waiting to hit the trail, rain or shine or even slightly under the weather...I guess you know which one I was. Anyway lets go.
A white Kia Sorrento carried half of the team to the trail head at the independent supermarket , as we disembarked and waited for the other half of the crew the rain poured over us like a blanket , a wet blanket. Rain gear on, packs on and the trail was ours. The video below shows some of our points along the way.
What I find most inspiring from this hike is , it wasn't always easy or pleasant but some how we found humour in what we were doing. OK we didn't always laugh at the moment but when it passed there were laughs that were shared. There was heat and humidity, bugs and bites but when all this was passed we shared a great moment in time that will be remembered by all.
Some people think we are crazy to think about doing this. Is it crazy to set goals? Is it crazy to push yourself beyond what you have done in the past ?Is it crazy to live outside of four walls? Is it crazy to dream big and try to achieve the dream? If so then yes we are crazy .
Kind regards
Michael
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