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Today, we rest

Kevin

by Kevin

I spent a lot of time today thinking about life after the trail, mainly focusing on my transition back to reality. A lot of people have contacted me recently and informed me they would like to meet with me when I return. I've thus far managed to avoid making any firm plans with anyone.

My eyes are now firmly set on Katahdin. The journey has been long and hard. No one ever said thru hiking was easy, it never has been and never will be.

The most frequent question I receive these days is:"Are you excited about finishing?". My response:"I'm excited knowing there's a realistic chance I'll finish this thing". Once I'm home, I know I'll be wanting to be out here.

Life on the trail is so simplistic. My task every day is to walk north.

Monson is my final town before completing the Appalachian Trail in one journey. It's looking like I'll be home the day after I summit. Knowing I'll be home within 8-9 days is scary and exciting at the same time.

I'm curious to see how I've changed. I've put a lot of effort to fixing my flaws and to becoming a better person in general. I've made a lot of silly decisions in my life, and my hope is that this trip has allowed me to close the chapter on that phase in my life, to allow me to start anew.

Tomorrow is the beginning of the end.

It'll be hard to say goodbye.

Kirby

Ga>ME 2008.

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