A Visual Journey

Some snippets from along the way. I'm not on social media often, and admittedly would like to delete it altogether, the only "one day I will..." goal I have. But for those who are interested in what they don't see on my Instagram, I have added some older photos from the very beginning of the walk, along with some newer tidbits. 

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A record-setting swim across the Caspian Sea

Two teenage pro-swimmers and two middle-aged walkers learning the backstroke. Brought to you by Westward Productions, Orca Swimwear, Rocket Science Sports, the Azerbaijan Coast Guard and the relentless curiosity of people who ask, ‘How hard could it be?’”

Scotland to England

Windy Cliffs, fantastical storms, battle re-enactements and a new love of scones

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Sardegna and Sicilia

An experience in the Blue Zone of Ogliastra and the Northern skirt of Sicily.
Cheese-making lessons, hunting wild asparagus and a friend joins me for a week.

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Georgia and Turkey

Tbilisi to Istanbul (12th Century Monasteries + furry companions)

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Mongolia 
Ulaanbaatar to Ulaangom  (sandstorms and yak dumplings).

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Vietnam 
Da Nang to Hue (via Hai Van Pass).

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AUSTRALIA
Waneroo to Kalumburu. (bones, flies and terra cotta landscapes).

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OREGON
Bend to Portland (loving support from friends, teary goodbyes and snowy mountain passes)

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A thank you note to those who offered help on the road and made photographic documentation possible.  To B, for showing me how to navigate through the bush unseen and listen to the land. To D. Italiano for surprising me twice on the road to give Athena a ride and make the best coffee in the bush.  To Bella and Chris for taking the time to make a video that shares the true essence of my walk .  Adrian, for changing his route to share steak and cheesecake dinners- a real treat in the outback. And to all those who met me on the road and offered kind encouragement. It all reminds me that though I walk alone I am never lonely.  Cold water and oranges kept my spirits high! 
Thank you.