'A significant fraction of thru-hikers reach Katahdin, then turn around and start back to Georgia.'
- Pg 153, A Walk in the Woods, by Bill Bryson
I am a vicarious traveller. I'll go anywhere with you in my mind, as long as my body is warmly cocooned in the comfort of my home. And when I do travel, I like it pest-free, luxurious, minimum physical exertions and nice weather. Thats why I usually end up at the beach. So it boggles my mind, why anyone would want to hike miles through rough flora, pesky to deadly fauna, poor sanitation and uncomfortable beds. Even if the weather is nice.
Yea, I get the whole lets get back in touch with nature bit. But did we forget, nature is dangerous! Man has spent centuries creating security and comfort from the ravages of nature. So why in Gods name would I want to go back and experience a Neanderthal's daily struggle?
So whether its hiking or thru-hiking (whatever that means), I'll pass thank you. You can take the hike, while I sit and read about it from my beach lounger :)
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