Fossil22

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Amazing story. I'm soon to graduate college, and wanting nothing more than to take off and do something similar. High on the list is taking 4 months to hike the Appalachian Trail (or possibly the Pacific Crest Trail).

I can only imagine coming back would be difficult. That's my biggest fear - getting back and (1) not being able to find work having taken such a long break and (2) not being motivated to work after such a possible life-changing experience.

Thanks for the story. Inspiring for a fellow wanderluster.

What is/was your occupation, and how did you find the time and courage to just pick up and leave everything for 4 months? Was it hard to return to "the real world?"

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