Everything for a reason

Today, after breaking camp, I noticed I had set my pack down on the bite valve for my camel pak. All my liquid refreshment was wasted onto the leaves and dirt. I was disheartened immediately. What a horrible start to the day. So I left the park and made my way to a school in order to fill up my containers at a water fountain. A few questioned why I was there so I launched into the quest explanation. One woman then bestowed upon me a bite size Snickers, an orange and a ticket for the Metro. "It's gonna be hot today. Take this." I used it. Now because of that serendipitous meeting I'm in Virginia. Thank you. Thank you. If I hadn't spilled the drink I wouldn't have gone to that school, wouldn't have got the orange nor the ticket and would still be in Maryland. Funny ol' world, huh?

The Beginning

In a short time I will be taking a train to Maryland and starting my journey. I must admit to feeling some trepidation and apprehensiveness but everything is scary at first. Soldier on, stay the course and in the end it will have been the right choice. Of this I'm sure.

My bags are packed. I'm ready to go.

More to come
Good journey fellow travellers

Preparations & Reasons

          There's a fierce wanderlust within me, it's been gnawing for awhile. Upon seeing a kid from Maine attempt 'the walk', this call for adventure from my soul is undeniable.

          I feel a cautious excitement as I gather the tools and supplies I'll need along the way. The fear is worse than anything else. It comes in little drips and drabs and pokes at me. I must remind my heart that fear is natural and fear of the experience is worse than the experience itself. Paulo Coehlo was right.  Read "Santiago and his heart"

          Inspirations include the books Travels With Charlie by John Steinbeck, Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer (story of Christopher McCandless), The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo, Buddha and of course the kid from Maine, Nate Damm.
         
          More to follow
          good journey fellow travellers