Monthly Archives: November 2016

Dear Mother, I Broke My Promise

Posted on November 13, 2016 by elinatravels

Dear mother, I broke my promise to you. I camped alone in Yosemite National Park. No one chose to camp next to me last night as they all passed by hurriedly. Maybe sleeping next to the rushing river seemed unappealing. … Continue reading →

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Friends, Joy, Pain, and Loneliness

Posted on November 10, 2016 by elinatravels

I had taken the third day off, and my body repaired itself well. I felt absolutely ready to go hiking once again, as long as I was attentive to my body’s needs and warning signals and did not overwork myself … Continue reading →

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Being Mistaken for the Hungry and Homeless

Posted on November 9, 2016 by elinatravels

This blog post is a continuation of my PCT journal entries from late July. It picks up right after Marmots, Laughter, Crystal Lakes, and Tears and My In-Town Adventures (Post Injury). I promise to share more of my in-town adventures the … Continue reading →

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My In-Town Adventures (Post Injury)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by elinatravels

As promised, I will now tell you about the day I hitchhiked back to Mammoth to have my phone fixed (as well as an interlude about several other towns in between). This would be my third time in Mammoth. I … Continue reading →

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