All married and 5311 miles later..
Home is something that can be truly appreciated only after an extend stay and weary travel. We live in a beautiful country, large and formidable. One that could only fall like the giant sequoias, slowly rotted from the inside by parasites and toppled by a strong wind. But even in the decay of a mighty giant growth sprouts and the dream lives on. Much can be learned in 5311 miles more than I would care to type anyway. Tales and pictures are, however, no substitute for the actual experience. I would suggest undertaking a journey across your native land. See what many have fought and bled for, I am sure that with enough exposure it will become a true friend to you. A relationship will develop that will truly be symbiotic and deep down this relationship is genetically linked to the emotion we call happiness.
To my friend Jim.
The discovery trail seems like an excellent plan. However I believe I could lead you on a more pleasing and wilder adventure that would certainly be more taxing and wondrous. Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and some of the southern areas would certainly bring about monotonous scenery. And maybe if Bush gets re-elected the destination is all wrong. Certainly the trail misses some of the grandest beauty our country has to offer. If it could be my living to lead people by foot through the last of the wildest vestiges our country has to offer I would gladly embrace it. We must understand that the immigrants and their descendents have waged war on this country's landscape since they have arrived. The mountains are the last bastions of all things still wild. It is here we view and enjoy the last remnants of an exiled world. All exiles everywhere have taken to the mountains in crisis it is here that a unique strength is developed, a strength that rivals the command of fire and the knowledge of machines.
I think the true way to discover this country via the available trail networks is north on Appalachian Trail, west across the North Country Trail, South on the Continental Divide Trail and back north on the Pacific Crest Trail. I think overall it might be some 11,000 miles give take a few. But the experience would shape your life forever and imbue one with great strength and great truth. It might be a hasty thing to tackle in one trip.
JD Brenny
To my friend Jim.
The discovery trail seems like an excellent plan. However I believe I could lead you on a more pleasing and wilder adventure that would certainly be more taxing and wondrous. Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and some of the southern areas would certainly bring about monotonous scenery. And maybe if Bush gets re-elected the destination is all wrong. Certainly the trail misses some of the grandest beauty our country has to offer. If it could be my living to lead people by foot through the last of the wildest vestiges our country has to offer I would gladly embrace it. We must understand that the immigrants and their descendents have waged war on this country's landscape since they have arrived. The mountains are the last bastions of all things still wild. It is here we view and enjoy the last remnants of an exiled world. All exiles everywhere have taken to the mountains in crisis it is here that a unique strength is developed, a strength that rivals the command of fire and the knowledge of machines.
I think the true way to discover this country via the available trail networks is north on Appalachian Trail, west across the North Country Trail, South on the Continental Divide Trail and back north on the Pacific Crest Trail. I think overall it might be some 11,000 miles give take a few. But the experience would shape your life forever and imbue one with great strength and great truth. It might be a hasty thing to tackle in one trip.
JD Brenny
1 Comments:
At 5:26 AM, J. Jupiter said…
Thanks for the advice, Joe. I know it comes from an expert. Also, congratulations on your wedding. You two sure make a great couple. It's one of the few success stories from the D.C. that I know of! :)
I am getting ready for this trip. I don't know where it will start or end yet, and I hope the election doesn't rush me into anything. According to my Republican father-in-law, I have nothing to worry about. He is already predicting a Kerry-Edwards win. But, as Winston Wolf would say, "let's not start sucking each other's dicks just yet, gentlemen". We really must do something about the foul language on this site, huh?
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