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Dog Recovery

6/22/2014

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Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Each morning I wake up to coffee and hot breakfast. Brown was able to put his paw down but only lightly. I suppose the timing of the injury is good. Considering that I had planned to take ten days off to head back east for my cousins wedding. I'm fortunate to have found such kind people whom are willing to let me stay a couple of days until I can rent a car to drive back. They even bought me my next pair of hiking shoes. Such kindness is humbling. People that open their homes to strangers are incredible.

The day after I showed up on their door step so did a stray kitten. It has taken to me and sleeps in the bed beside me. We went to a summer solstice party at their friends home. It was a pot luck and we brought peach/black raspberry cobbler. We picked the black raspberries on a trail near their house. There was a huge bonfire. A bunch of musicians had gathered and played bluegrass all night. It was nice to hang out and listen to live music. These hills are very soulful; the people in these small communities full of character and kindness.

Tonight we're going to watch a few bands perform. The couple I am staying with is also getting up on stage. They're very talented. Then tomorrow morning I head out of town to make the long drive east. It'll be interesting to be in a car for so long. However, I'm very excited to see my family.

This downtime feels strange. It's weird to not wake up and walk everyday. I think this is the longest we've stayed in one spot. It's strange to think about not walking for two weeks. I'm hoping to pack on some pounds during my walk hiatus. I'm sure I'll lose them somewhere in Missouri. But in the meantime I'll be stuffing my face.

Thank you readers. I might not post during my break but you never know. I'm incredibly grateful for the help I've received this week. Really would have been at a loss without it.

"Not till we are lost, in other words not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations."
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7 Comments
Jacqueline Roach
6/22/2014 07:25:36 am

Have a great time at the wedding and take care of Brown😊

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mom
6/22/2014 11:33:44 am

...and please ditch the beard for the wedding. That fruit looks delicious! !
Love you and see you soon. Xoxo

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Carolyn
6/22/2014 03:31:15 pm

Hi nick I am enjoying your adventure! Glad to here you are taking a little break it will rejuvenate you and brown! I sent a package to Chester Illinois a couple weeks ago. It should be there. Not sure when you will be but packed things for you and brown! :)

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gary roland
6/26/2014 08:52:46 am

U look like ur hillbilliy relatives. country folks are kind n in ur blood. enjoy ur break. pops

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Tim link
6/28/2014 04:21:36 am

When you Finally get to Moab Utah. Be sure to take the Hike to Delicate Arch. Its only about a mile and a half from the trail head but it will be worth going if your close. While your resting up hopefully you will see the Arch Pics I took . Enjoy
https://pogoplug.com/s/p8rHkCYv4cg/

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gary roland
6/28/2014 09:55:44 am

Reading your story is wonderful and heart felt. The photos are awesome. i hope u find yourself and your innerpeace while trekking across this beautiful country.did u enjoy ur visit with your bro and niece.u spoke very little about them. we do miss u.hope to see u in person 1day and talk about your lifes journey.anyway keep on trekking.

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Mila Maring
7/7/2014 02:30:27 am

Just now reading the Alto updates for the first time... :). Kelley and I are grateful to have met you, and to have become friends. You and Brown always have a place in our home and in our hearts..

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