On a muddy section of the Arizona Trail, I learned that joy is a choice.
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live presentation!
Join Blissful for a live “virtual” presentation of her Te Araroa tramp, Friday, April 23 at 4:00 CST.
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videos: the glamorous life of a fledgling blogger
If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner. Tallulah Bankhead SO SORRY loyal followers of blissful hiker for causing a collective scratching-of-heads and momentary clutching-of-pearls. There is no password required to read my musings. NO PASSWORD. None. Nada. What’s up? You might ask. Well, I’m organizing Anita Hike’s diary, tens of thousands of pictures and video and getting things into a manageable form to present both in public […]
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TA Day 45, Whakapapa River to Te Porere Redoubt – 35 km
On the steep, and deeply rutted Waione/Cokers Track Blissful accepts a ride with a trapper.
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TA audio narrative: into each life…
Rain is a constant companion on the Te Araroa causing anxiety until I learned to accept it.
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TA audio narrative: a ‘walking holiday’
This long thru-hike is less a “walking holiday” than a full-time job.
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TA Day 34, Pahautea hut to Kaimango Road – 18 km
I’m rescued by a trail angel after a 5-hour hike from the hut down Mount Pirongia in deep mud.
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TA Day 31, Hakarimata to Hamilton – 28 km
The Hakarimatas is a muddy bushwalk to beautiful stairs, the Te Awa Cycleway and Hamilton.
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TA Day 5, Takahue Saddle Road to below Umaumakaroo – 16 km
Tuis, bell birds, roots and mud – the deepest I’ve seen in my entire life – in the Raetea Forest.
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