Our Dream Adventure

OUR DREAM ADVENTURE...

In 2014/2015 we are taking some 'Time Out' and planning an adventure trip of a lifetime.

We will start with a six month thru hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or 'AT' for short. A 2186 mile (3500km) trail running along the eastern United States of America.

Next we will be taking a break from daily hiking (there will be some hiking involved though!) and will be going on an amazing three month adventure holiday through South America.

Finally, back to thru hiking again. This time five to six months in New Zealand hiking the Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail ('TA' for short). A 1865 mile (3000km) trail spanning the whole of New Zealand.

We have set up this Blog so that family, friends and anyone else who is interested, can follow our adventure which will include blogs about our planning and preparation stages as well as our whole amazing trip.

(So not to bore you with too much information, if you wish to read or learn more about what The Appalachian Trail and the Te Araroa Trail are all about see the 'Links' below the three maps in the left hand column.)

Christine & Nigel xxx



Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Day139 Zero Day No 14 - Rangeley

Today's miles 0.  AT miles 1951.7

Not a great day.  We'd taken today as an unplanned rest day because I hadn't been feeling well the last couple of days, I'd felt very weak and lacking energy.  During the night last night I was ill with diarrhoea and vomiting.  We don't know why?  Maybe something I'd eaten? Contaminated water?  I continued feeling rough and lifeless all day so spent most of the day in bed. 
Midday Nigel went and got our laundry done at a launderette and food shopped for our next few days trail food for when we head back out.  In the afternoon I thought a bit of fresh air may do me good.  We needed more canister gas so we walked a few doors down the road to an outdoor shop which was in a lovely location right by Rangeley Lake.  That was far enough walking for me, I just wanted to crawl back into bed.  I'm just hoping I start to feel a bit better tomorrow, we will be taking another zero/rest day. 



2 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Nigel Love all your family

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  2. Many thanks, thinking of you always. Will phone soon when we get a cell phone service. xxx

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