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Southbound as Told by Number 2
Available now in paperback or eBook!
Number 2, a Nashville, Tennessee native, steps out way beyond her world with a one-way ticket to Maine in order to walk her way to Georgia on a southbound hike along the Appalachian Trail. You’ll read about conquering legendary mud, wildlife encounters, extreme weather reports, hiker hunger, and just about everything you would and wouldn’t expect to hear about from a five month three week adventure in the woods. Extreme daydreaming from her townhouse and nine-to-five job will no longer limit her as she plants her hiking poles in the dirt hoping for more out of this lifetime.
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From the Outside
This won’t be like every other travel Blog you’ve seen! Number 2 is keepin’ it real and keepin’ it fresh with tales from trail, old & new, tips & tricks for hiking & traveling, top recommendations on gear, and so much more. We can’t wait to connect with you all and get back on the road!
On the Road Again
You know where Number 2 has been, but wait until you see where she’ll be next.
From The Outside
by Margie Sanders
Last Night’s Dream
Last night’s dream woke me up in the wee hours of the morning. In my dream, I was standing on the front porch of my parents’ house looking out into the front yard watching a crew of people digging up old family heirlooms that belonged to my Pappy. We had his tackle box and a toolbox. Someone decided it was ok to bring the dirt-covered items inside the house making a total mess on the floor. That was my first red flag; I knew my mother would not be pleased with that decision.
Trains, Skates, and Landscapes
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of dream interpretations for myself. I reckon my dreams are so
active right now because of all the work I’ve been doing on my book. My activity level has gone
way down because I’m trying to heal from some health-related issues, which is allowing me to
get this book done. Every waking hour, when I’m not at work, I write, read, or watch something
about nature.
A new chapter of life is on the horizon. I don’t know all the details yet, but it is happening. I feel it
just as strongly as when I decided to hike the Appalachian Trail, and my dreams encourage me
and show me that I am on the right path.
Studying the Encounter
I do not own a fancy camera, but I would love to have one someday—something lightning-fast to capture these small birds and lizards candidly, showing
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