Friday, April 27, 2012

Just About Ready to Go.


I am all set to leave Portland on May 1st and head down to San Diego.  I find it amazing that you can take a city bus to the Southern Terminus of the PCT. 

I have butterflies in my stomach.  I feel like I'm on the edge of a diving board looking down.  I keep reading inspirational quotes that are in all of the guide books and they make me excited.  One I particularly like:

 "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in boadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow, what a ride!'"  -Unknown

 I still have a few things to get in order: I have to finish packing my food, and I have a couple of articles of clothing to make. 

I'm almost there.
And then I'm just beginning.
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10 comments:

  1. aurora dawn wood menkeeApril 27, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Aria, I'm also getting butterflies in my stomach for you! Would be fun to hike some of the trail with you in august! Xoxo safe and joyful journey!

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    1. AriaMay 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM

      I'll be back in the O R in August! (I mean hiking through, not done with the trail.)

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  2. EveApril 27, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Wahoooo!

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  3. dbraApril 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    you can always call Mommy, sweetie pie... i'd go anywhere to get you!

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    1. AriaMay 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM

      It's so beautiful out here, you should just come out anyway.

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  4. aliceMay 1, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    We will all be with you (in spirit)! God Bless

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    1. AriaMay 2, 2012 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks Grandma! I love you And I'm thinking about you.

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  5. Melissa Jean OrtizMay 1, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Are you hiking alone? I may join in on the trail at some point. I did section A ending in Warner Springs at the beginning of April and want to get back on the trail....

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    1. AriaMay 2, 2012 at 12:28 PM

      I will be hiking with people I meet on the trail. Hopefully we cross paths!

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  6. mikey sha shaMay 6, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Aria!! Hope you are having an exciting adventure!! I miss you at the Florida room already. Hope you post some photos. I'm going to be driving to Kentucky in a few weeks, so I have my own mini adventure to look forward to. Mikey

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