It’s been a week since we entered the Gulf of Mexico in our kayaks, a week since we completed a trip of a lifetime, a week since we left a…
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Riding in a car on a dry road instead of paddling on a flooding river. A passenger, traveling at 70 mph instead of 5-6 mph. What a difference a couple…
It better be. Ran like a good business that is. On an adventure like this, to do otherwise, would certainly lead to failure, and/or loss of gear, and/or injury, or…
As we were planning our trip over the last year, the only items that made the gear list were the bare essentials. (Unfortunately, some bare essentials, such as a pillow,…
Whether consciously, or subconsciously, we prioritize towards those things we care about most. I struggle with this. If I reflect back on where I have historically chosen to spend my…
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Will Change John always says, “If nothing changes, nothing will change.” Likewise, if this trip doesn’t change me, nothing will. How can I see and experience…
April fools! Well, I’m sure there are those who hoped this was all just a joke, but alas, this trip is (God willing) for real. “In like a lion out…
With only 11 more weeks to complete 16 weeks worth of food, (Feeling a little anxious? Absolutely!!!!!) I am dehydrating everything – even bark and leather. Bark – not your ordinary…
Four months ago (when it was warm and sunny), I vacuum sealed three potential dessert options for our trip – zucchini bread, zucchini brownies, and chocolate chip squash cake. I know some…
Ten meals down – 710 to go – making progress. Processing my garden produce is almost complete, which means I can transfer my focus to food preparation for the trip.…
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