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Pic taken @ Hogback mountain on the outside patio of the Naked Brewery in Vermont (I drank 2 Mr. Stinky IPA’s). Locals call this the 100 mile view.

“multitudes of people are beauty-blind to the outdoor pictures. I doubt if one in a hundred begins to take in the beauty visible on even a short walk in city or country.” quote by Delia Lyman Porter

I have not sent you all flowers lately to thank you for your support. T.Y., T.Y., T.Y.!

Enjoy and I appreciate each and every one of you. Love, McAvoy “flowers…are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844

Someone asked me, “what motivated you to travel?” My response was simple and direct,” the ticking of the clock.”

I shot this Vermont sunset about 2 hours ago. “the symbol of joy is travel and wanderlust infects the blood.” Rollin A. Sawyer

a Saturday stroll above the clouds

“beauty and health are the chief sources of happiness. Benjamin Disraeli

a view from the inside of the outdoor shower

“Beauty, of whatever kind, in it’s supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” Edgar Allen Poe

A Zyr Martini after a fabulous hike through the beautiful marshes of Cape Cod. T.Y. Michelle & D.R.A.F.

“To good eating belongs good drinking.” a German proverb

Shot this in southern Vermont. Quite appropriate, I believe.

“the death of someone we know always reminds us that we are still alive-perhaps for some purpose which we ought to re-examine.” Mignon McLaughlin

I encountered many hikers today that shared their stories with me. Here’s a few

Hiker #01 that crossed paths with me started his journey in West Virginia and planned on finishing in Maine in 6 weeks. 😬 too many miles to count. I encountered a guy who introduced himself as Classic (I assume his A.T. name). He started at the very beginning in Amocolola. GA. (did I spell that …

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memories of my day

*A view from the top *The, say-something-about -your-journey-box. *My note

a snapshot that I took that shows approximately 40 meters of the 2140 mile Appalachian Trail that I had the privilege of hiking today (I hiked 6 miles and it was phucking amazing).

“I think I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I can spend at least four hours a day sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields absolutely free from all worldly engagements.” Henry David Thoreau