Hale to Adventure

Welcome all to a new travelers journey through Africa. I started off in Johannesburg South Africa with nine other students from Mesa State College and our Proffessor Dr. Chad Thatcher. Our travels are part of a new international backpacker style studies program that sends us all over the world learning about new cultures, new ways of thinking and surprisingly a lot about ourselves as well. I am part of the extended studies group and I am now overland backpacking alone through Malawai, Tanzania, Rwonda, Uganda, and Kenya. Countless adventures have come my way in the past month and a half and its time to start sharing these experiences with you. This is my first blog so i am up for suggestions and feedback at all times. I also hope my travels and adventures inspire you to seek out your own journey and find what the world has in store.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Small Explanation

Hello Readers!
         After some helpfull feedback from some family and friends I thought that I would clear a couple of things up. One I was asked why I called my long hikes through towns and cities called "death marches" and also why my poem sounded so Dr. Seusian?
         The Death March: I began using this term when I was separated from the group. At times the main reason to not go out into an unknown town is because I am alone. This at the beginning was a deathly fear comparable to droping into grade 5+  rapids or shooting for a crux move with a big fall out if you miss while climbing. In all situations you just have to commit and go for it. The second reason is because I am always moving or marching which leaves me dead tired at the end of the day.

          The Seusian Poem:  One of the greatest and best experiences I have had was reading Cat In the Hat and One Fish Two Fish to children and then playing football. The ryhme schemes are simple and playful making it stick in your head as well as fun to play with.
           Another post will be coming soon, i'll be in touch.

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