this one is for the lifers, the addicts, or anyone who has done more than one big LDH. i did AT, had a PCT trip sabotaged by knee problems, money problems, and finally giardia but still managed 500 through the sierra. at times it seemed like the pct was a traveling support group for those who couldnt get over the AT. now i am really drawn to the second go round with the AT. i dont have to tell you why this is appealing. but do any of you feel escapist? guilty? unfit for this modern world? because i cant tell if i should simply follow my lifes passion with everything i have or overcome this nostalgic draw and blaze a new life trail. clearly this is something only i can reconcile, but was just curious for thoughts and reflections from those who like me have the bug big time. for those who have done the AT twice was the second time twice as nice? also, what do you do in the off season (besides post here!) is it miserable slaving for dollars, or have you worked out something more enjoyable? do you have a permanent home? how do you turn a vacation into a lifestyle?
come on yall, let loose.
mssr funkworthy, PCT04? CT04? AT04? IAT04? or responsibility04?