Haiku's Hike

[Andrew Breecher]

I'm in New Jersey: 1,342 miles down, 832 to go. Today was a scorcher at 94 degrees and humid, but hiking shirtless was almost bearable (of course I still have a pack on my back). Latest updates and photos at my web page: http://www.breecher.com

Andrew.

[Colin]

Thanks for keeping us up to date Andrew. It seems like a really interesting voyage so far.

[GMan]

Andrew,

I too am following your progress through your sight, I am impressed with all that you are experiencing by your journal entries. Thank you for keeping the forum posted.

Glen

[Andrew Breecher]

Hope I'm not needlessly spamming, but I've updated my hiking journal again. I'm now in Great Barrington, MA, after over 1,500 miles. Only 667 miles to go!

http://www.breecher.com

Andrew.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

Andrew,

I've been keeping up with your hike. You are an
inspiration . Good Luck with last few Hundred miles,
You’re on the down hill side now.

[Andrew Breecher]

I'm nearly in New Hampshire now, which means I'm entering the uphill side now: the White Mountains and the rugged mountains of southern Maine. *shudder* Anyway, things are still going great.

In the heat a few weeks ago I finally broke down and bought a pair of silk boxer shorts to wear at night while I'm sleeping. Up until then I'd been sleeping nude, but with the heat I didn't want to get into my sleeping bag, and the shelters are communal so I didn't want to flash too many people. So now I wear boxers at night, and for swimming in ponds and rivers, but still the kilt all the rest of the time.

Hope all is well. Onward and upward!

Andrew/Haiku.

[Graham]

Andrew, for those unfamiliar with the USA, does your website have a map showing the area you have covered?

[Alaskan Celt]

[Miah]

That stuff works nice i have used it before.
what i like to do if i am going to be doing over 10 miles a day is honestly get a set of panty hose. it sounds bad but it can help a ton. In the Marine corps we would use then a good amount on long marches just cut the legs out and then use the legs/ feet for socks 1st layer , or if it real cold wear the whole thing. it is also a nice defence against some bugs.
we never had much access to anti chafe stuff other then the doc would toss us some vasoline or something heheh.

[Andrew Breecher]

Here's a link to a Trail map.

I'm now in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. 372 miles to go! I don't have any chafing problems now that I use Body Glide.

Andrew/Haiku.