Made Texas

Well we made it to Texas, Via Greyhound bus. Not the ideal way for us to travel but, the frost in the Mountain took us by surprise. Now in Texas, Dallas to be more precise. We have NOT been welcomed here at all. The people here are stereo typing us I guess. The looks and attitudes are of disdain. I guess we look like Homeless folks, or something. Not that that's a bad thing or nothing but, WE CHOOSE TO BE HIKING THE COUNTRY. Not forced out of a home because we are drunks or drug addicts and cant hold a job. I just cant get over the prejudices here, for such a diverse state, You all suck. We gotta get the heck outta here. This is one of the things I wanted to get away from. On a positive note though, the Sun is shining very high and the RV park "Hi-Lo RV Park" which is located in Glenn Heights, TX. is very nice. Most of the people here are living in the park. They are, as are we, no longer living under the illusion that has been placed cleverly, right under our noses. You know the one. The one that says we are a FREE society and all equals and so on and so forth. Its a sham folks, WAKE UP. This country is ours.......... Wait, It's owned by someone else. UGGGGGHHHHHH I can't wait to get to the Reservation, I hope they are more receptive to us.

Life out on the road.

So here we are 1 week and 2 days into the journey. Life out on the road has been hard. We've been fighting the elements for at least six days, trying to just stay dry, has been a chore. Hiking on the A.T. in the Virginia Mountains. We have on a positive note, met some interesting people along the way. There is something going on way down inside of my Spirit, I feel more calm and more reverent about people now. I think the hike is giving me the time needed to sort things out. We've been through the hell of everyday rigors, such as work and bills and traffic ewwwww lol. Now we are faced with the exact opposite, which also has its stresses. Now there are no time lines or deadlines to meet and we can get there when we get there. I now have a full beard and smell like the outdoors, (In a good way though lol). I am going to try and write more and get a little more creative with that, as I'm not a good writer yet. My other half is MUCH better then I, at this writing thing. Her blog is at "The freedomtrekker.blogspot.com. She is way more descriptive and fluid in her style. Great companion to have along with this site. We compliment each other that way. It's already starting to get cold out here, something we really aren't prepared for. I think we are going to hightail it south. I've been Shaving gear everyday, when we left I had a 60lb Pack now its down to approximately 49 lbs. Hooray for me aching back. The Kelty Pack holds everything I could imagine in it. On a side note, That little HoBo stove is AWESOME. You can boil water and cook a meal inn no time as long as you have good stuff to burn in it, it will also keep you warm if your chilled up on a mountain top. I think I'm gonna make another one that's a bit larger though. With a platform to hold it higher up off the ground. This way its safe, and easier to load and maintain a good fire in.

New goodies and must haves.

So I got my new Kelty Red Cloud 90L Back Pack in. Fit and function so far are exceedingly good. Love the toned down color. It has ample room with tie down spots as well as a daisy chain built in to it. Very light despite the size. Smart wool socks for the feet, must haves. Light pants and shirts that wick away moisture is also must have status. Even built a HOBO stove. I am getting so excited about the trip that its hard to contain it.

Introduction

My name is Michael, and I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I am half Native American and half Scottish. I've been in the work force for most of my life and have noticed a complete lack of connection to our Mother Earth. When I was much younger I remember a closeness to nature that over the years of work work work, I've grown farther away from. I want that back, I want to re-ignite my spiritual connection. I've come to realize that all that work is separating me from the Tribal Earth and Nature as a whole. Sorry Mister corporate world you have just lost one of your SLAVES. I'm going to Opt-Out and take some time for a Walk-About.