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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Photos by Brandie Gitchel
I was happily on my way to Houghton yesterday when I realized that I wasn’t where I thought I was! Hot and humid and an ambitious amount of miles to cover even without getting lost – I absolutely should have had my … Continue reading
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Tagged Al-Ma-Ja Farm, apples, Brandie Gitchel, Finehorn making friends, fortuitous stop, Houghton, lost, map and compass, photos of horses, trailer
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Photos by Mike Hutten
Mike took these as I was riding away from Hog Shed Pottery Studio where we enjoyed a day of comfortable accommodations and delicious, nutritious food. Finehorn was delighted to realize that the packs would be following via vehicle. The recent rest days … Continue reading
some days are better than others
The herd and I crossed into New York on a hike and bike trail that used to be a railroad. It was absolutely lovely. There was no traffic, the footing was perfect, there was shade and the apple trees provided … Continue reading
Living with the Herd
A few mornings ago, Finehorn woke up feeling a bit glum. I went over to talk to her and it turns out she’s missing Gryph. For those of you new to the Journey, Gryph is Finehorn’s personal human and the … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, corn crib, exhaustion, grooming, grumpy ponies, Gryph, jewelweed, living with horses, Long Rider mileage, NECCA
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Crossing the Beaver at Wampum
I rode into Pennsylvania around noon on Saturday on quiet back roads shaded by trees. There’s still a whole lot of corn growing in these parts, and soy beans, but also plenty of forest and wetlands. Saturday afternoon a … Continue reading
Pennsylvania here I come!
My brain likes numbers. For instance, this is my 136th blog post. I’ve got 237 followers on the blog and suddenly 603 on facebook! I’ve been on the trail 22 months and have 13 weeks before I’m due in Minot, … Continue reading
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Tagged alpacas, Amish, bike and buggy trail, fracking, Fredericksburg, fruit pizza, Lana Bella, Pioneer Equipment, rainrot remedy, Windy Hill Farm
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