Tuesday, 19 April After two days of hot weather and no breeze the wind picked up overnight. I slept well until about six. Sunrise is around 5:15 and it starts getting bright about thirty minutes before then. The morning was even a little cloudy. Meet Nicole then coffee and a lighter breakfast than usual for…
2022 Egypt – Day Seven – Checkmate
Monday, 18 April Today is another warm one but there is just enough breeze to make it bearable. I had the opportunity to use the mug that I won yesterday in the Easter egg hunt. It seems to keep my coffee warmer and saved me a couple trips compared to the European type, small cups….
2022 Egypt – Day Six – Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, 17 April Today is Easter Sunday. There were dyed eggs and bread shaped like a lamb at breakfast. Not quite sure where you find these in Egypt. The Muslims are celebrating Ramadan. Practicing Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset from 2 April until 1 May. This means breakfast before 5:15 and dinner after 6:00…
Egypt – Day Five – Afternoon Adventure
Saturday, 16 April I slept well last night but was awake at 5:30. Sunshine, no clouds and no wind today. It turned into my warmest day so far, about 90. Coffee and a new experience at breakfast. Today I ordered an omelet at the egg station. I have not had much luck ordering over easy…
2022 Egypt – Day Four – Two Dives
Friday, 15 April This morning was warm and sunny without a cloud in the sky. Winds were less than yesterday. Met Nicole for breakfast at seven. In addition to fruits, cereals, hot food and yogurt, there is always an omelet station. Plenty of coffee, fruit and an omelet for me. Our plan was to start…
2022 Egypt – Day Three – Welcome Dive
Thursday, 14 April Usually the wind dies down at night and builds up during the day. I heard wind through the night but it did not keep me from getting a good night’s sleep. Sunrise is about 5:20 and I have an east facing window so the sun woke me around 5:00. I was easily…
2022 Egypt – Day One/Two – Travel to Egypt
Tuesday/Wednesday, 12/13 April It has been three years since I was diving in the Red Sea in Egypt. My dive partner was Nicole. Nicole is from Germany. I had met her five years ago while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Nicole stayed with Dolora and I for three weeks at the end of her thru hike….
2021 Appalachian Trail III Part 2 – Day Three – 501 Shelter Parking Lot
Thursday, 14 October Destination: 501 Shelter Parking Lot Today’s Miles: 4.1 Start Location: William Penn Shelter Trip Miles: 28.8 Last night was the coolest night while hiking this section. It also got a little breezy and made for great sleeping. Since it is dark by seven and does not get light until about six thirty in the morning, that…
2021 Appalachian Trail III Part 2 – Day Two – William Penn Shelter
Wednesday, 13 October Destination: William Penn Shelter Today’s Miles: 13.6 Start Location: Rausch Gap Shelter Trip Miles: 24.7 Shortly before sundown a southbound thru hiker, Zack Boston, showed up. He started in Maine on August first. Zack set up his tent nearby. There was a little rain overnight, just enough for a wet tent. Since I had gone to…
2021 Appalachian Trail III Part 2 – Day One – Rausch Gap Shelter
Tuesday, 12 October Destination: Rausch Gap Shelter Today’s Miles: 11.1 Start Location: PA 325 Parking Lot Trip Miles: 11.1 After our abrupt end to last week’s hike, I wanted to get back out as soon as I could to fill in the short gap of the AT that keeps my sections from being continuous. It looks like the weather…