I thought about what I was going to write the 7 miles into town today... and now I'm going into a blank stare at a white screen... hmmmm
After leaving Damascus we walked through 3 more days of rain and cold... on the 4th day we got sun and walked to a shelter where they deliver pizza! so we ordered way too much pizza and gorged ourselves.
On the day following pizza overeating we were planning on getting a ride from Cousin George to Roanoake College for p to the arty... but he was unable to aquire a ride... so we were left to our own devices if we want the p to the arty t-rain. We got to a road crossing and there was a gas station so i got a bag of chips and a rootbeer... as we were calling rental car places a dude pulls up and says "ARe you Spaceship?"... of course...but how does a guy in a car in VA know me?? it turns out to be Hightop from NH and i recognized him once he got out and started walking. He was also in a rental car that he was returning... so after dealing with my expired liscense ordeal (PITA) we got a car and were heading to a place where beer flows like water... college!
We got to Roanoake and George was obviously having too much fun for phones, which was understandable... so we asked around... the first dude (and I say dude in the most liberal way to paint the picture clear) gave us dude directions to knowwhere...but hey we like walking right! as we had almost resolved to just get a beer and reevaluate... i asked some girls if they knew where a lacross party was... they had no idea... but one girl asked, "who are you looking for?" ... George Moore of course... to which they instantly replied "917 College" down that way about 10 minute walk (pointing of course)" ha... the godfather comes through... so we get to 917 where a live band is finishing... 20 kegs of beer are flowing like water (ah College!) and girls about... there is also a bull riding thingy... but we have no time for such nonsense...we are sophisticated hikers!
... we sleep in the car after losing the godfather in the guile.
back on the trail... short day and more rain... we have been walking much less this week... 10-15 mile days... nice long breaks... taking it all in...
The physical of the trail is over... the feet, legs, back, lungs, heart, ankels, and knees are all in good shape... now it's the head that needs working in... it's almost impossible to describe this feeling right now. you'd think all is well... just walk, sleep, eat... life is simple right?? well it is but where's the challenge... well the challenge is to get up and walk everyday... walk all day and continue. stop to get food in town, can't spend too much money so no overnights, beer, or bars...this is like therapy for every vice i've had, or have. Didn't expect this mental challenge.. it's like writers block... the physical i expected... blisters and such... but now we're entering the rolling hills of Virginia and finding a reason to keep keepin on. even Lexi looks like she's a bit over the walking at times... and walking is her favorite thing to do! well we'll work through this... as long as we're having fun we'll keep walking... hopefully the weather can stay above 40 for the duration... that'd be a huge help!
On the positive side, it's been really peaceful these past few days... simplicity is peace... all we need to do is stop looking for it and live... so here's a thought for the kids...
"If the meaning of life is to live it... what is the meaning of meaning?" thought i had yesturday...
We're all on a spaceship... it's called earth... but from this Spaceship to you... communication is clear on this channel for now... we'll be on standby on all channels for the time coming... OVER
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The meaning of meaning to care about something. Sounds like your head is running circles, not sure if it is the walking or the stop to see some young college girls and to walk away- which is the walking. Now I am going in circles. How many days to NY??? Let me know bro.... Can't give you 20 kegs and college girls, but some good laughs and food.
ReplyDeletei miss college...(sigh)...
ReplyDeleteWell we're all living our lives, right? To say the meaning of life is to live it is kind of an understatement, I think. Looking outside the window of this cafe in the ever quaint and pleasant sanctuary that is Brooklyn in NYC it's obvious that too many people take their lives for granted and are constantly wishing they could change something, continuously living in a state of dissatisfaction. We all want our life to be... something, but really every moment is there and then it's gone, that time - day, minute, hour never to return again. What of that? I mean when we die, it's over, I think at least. We're always talking about life in the past, present, future, collective achievements and chronological sequences of events but what about right, right, right now? What about that morning rainwater running off broad green leaves down your legs as you push through an overgrown trail? Isn't that all of life in some sense at that moment? And doesn't that feel good!
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