After two months and thirteen days of laying low in Portland, I'm finally hitting the road again. But before I explain what's to come, I will say that the time spent at home has been quite interesting. The transition into city life after hiking the PCT has been difficult, but the seasons help in moving forward. Since my return, I've never spent so many days without working structurally for something, without a definite plan. The abundance of free time has given me the opportunity to apply for future opportunities, climb with new friends, volunteer with local environmental organizations, obtain a Wilderness First Responder certificate, and of course, sit anxiously while scheming for something new to pursue.
But alas the time has come for a new adventure, South America! For so long South America has been on my radar. One can spend years exploring the various treks and climbs that the Andes offer. Even more years can be spent exploring its varying cultures and history. My plan is to stay out of the big cities (we'll see how easy this will be), focus on nature, and naturally soak in the surrounding culture; all the while trying to remember a lick of Spanish that I have so easily neglected over the past few years. It should be fun (and more updates to come)!
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| Sister and I with packed bags, ready to go |
