Tag: gifting

  • Two Years Off the Road – San Juan Island, WA

    Wow, has it really been that long? Ally says she’s surprised at how well I’ve adapted to a new life that has almost completely altered my identity. Although, it hasn’t been as smooth as she makes it out to be. When I hung my clothes in the closet of the apartment above my mom’s garage,…

  • Pacific Crest Trail – Packer Saddle, CA

    My college girlfriend had hiked the Appalachian Trail before coming to college, and inspired me with stories from the trail. Over the years, I had heard stories of “Trail Angels” – people who help out hikers in some way or another, perhaps with a ride to a town, food, or a cold beer. A couple…