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| This is the site of Eowyn Swiftlere's Finger Lakes Trail pilgrimage of spring 2004. Check back here for progress reports and pictures often. On April 17, my dog, Gyfa and I began the 562-mile hike. I left Avoca, NY and headed west on the trail, 9.5 miles. For those who don't know, this is a physical and spiritual journey I am undertaking as an interactive learning and teaching tool. I plan to personify a tenth century Saxon foot soldier/scout of the fryd (army of citizens) enroute to a mustering point to do battle. I will be wearing authentic clothing and have near-authentic camping gear with me for the trip. I expect it may take a year or more to complete as I can only walk once a week, bivaucing on the trail. Do wish me luck, and check back here for updates! Thanks. PROGRESS REPORTS April 17: Began hike in Bath, NY and ended in Howard, NY. 9.5 miles and one map completed. April 23: Began hike where I left off. It had rained all night and morning and trails were slick with mud and wet leaves. I slipped and pulled my hamstring. I only did 1.5 miles and had to stop early. May 6: Hornell, NY. Did 8.5 miles. Almost done with next map! May 12: Almond, NY. Did 8.75 miles. Finished another map! May 19: N. Almond, NY. Did 9 miles. Almost done with another map! May 28:Canseraga, NY. Traversed four state lands and did 5 miles. Another map is done! May 31: Garwoods, NY. Hiked in the rain and gave up after only 2 miles. June 11: Bath, NY. Hiked the longest and most beautiful trip thus far! Walked along the ridge of a gorge for two miles, with great views. The trail was very well groomed and dry for once! Hiked 12 miles. June 23: Bath, NY. Hiked 9 miles and another map done! June 30: Dalton, NY, 10.4 miles, and another map done! July 5: Portageville, NY, 11.4 miles and yet another map done! Had a great view of two counties from a clifftop! July18: Ellicotville, 9.2 miles, skipped to this map while staying at a B&B in the area for my anniversary. Hiked through Little Rock City State Park.. Awesome place! Giant megalithes and caves and crevises to explore! July 21: Fillmore ,7.5 miles and slept in leanto shelter. Reached my 100th mile today! August 4: S. Bradford, 6.5 miles along a spookie trail littered with ruined foundations, an old cemetary, and another talking tree! August 9: Monterey, 12.5 rugged miles. Saw 2 more talking trees! August 18: Sugar Hill, finished a new map! |
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| IT IS NOT BECAUSE THINGS ARE DIFFICULT THAT WE DO NOT DARE; IT IS BECAUSE WE DO NOT DARE THAT THEY ARE DIFFICULT. --Seneca |
| Eowyn amd Gyfa, Day 12, July 18, Little Rock City |
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| PROGRESS REPORTS (cont'd) August 23: Sugar Hill, only did 2.8 miles, was not feeling well. 7 September: Little Rock City, camped for 3 days and hiked one, 9.4 miles. 29 September: Sugar Hill to Watkins Glen, 15 miles. Finished another map. 11 October: Watkins Glen, 9 miles 7 November: Burdette, 8.5 miles. A surprise, warm winter day! Saw an indian trail tree. 11 November: Franklinville, 12.8 miles. Finished map and made 200- mile mark today! Total 2004 mileage: 210.3! Whoot! Thank you all for your support, encouragement, and prayers! |