Friday, August 1, 2008

A Beginning, 1 August 2008

As I am off trail now, I should start moving my notes from Trail Journals onto this forum. I hope to continue examining my journey through grief and hope.

For those of you who are just jumping in, much of the story is told at www.trailjournals.com/emilysdad.

I left the Pacific Crest Trail in northern California, having hiked half the trail. My initial intention was to hike the full 2650 miles but loneliness conspired against me and I went 'off trail' a week ago. Now this writing continues the journey which began in November, 2006 when Emily died in Yosemite. It is a journey with many turns. I have no idea how it will turn out, or where it goes. I do know that since starting the PCT last May 1, I have found more strength and will .

I need to learn the mechanics of blogging, so I shall continue to write on the trailjournals site as well, then only here. Thank you.

I look forward to your comments.

1 comment:

i s a n said...

AMazing job Paul!!! wow what a journey...on all levels.
i have just gotten a computer and am now looking through yr. posts and journal, thank you.
I am about to embark on a 2 month bike trip with ryan my sister and 4 others starting at the southern point of the yukon and ending in yellowstone. I have thought of emil often through the planning process, she always inspires me to adventure, seek, be, and journey no matter how big or local. i have some poems to send your way. Thank you again paul for your journey and your words. give a big love hug to becky for me.
much love isan