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The Hoodos' trail

One of the greatest gift that has been given to me during my travels was a pile of books. I love books. One of them in The Wilderness Essay, a grouping of John. Muir's best articles. I didn't really know the man but heard the name. This book contains the most vivid description of Northern Wilderness by a completly sold adventurer. It is amazing how much attention he gives to the smallest details, making your head spin from imagery and wanderlust. But that is where you realise; the beauty of the balance of nature lays in its perfect complexity.
Stages of humanity

November 12th 2015
Alone - Two Green Cats " I was familiar with storms, and enjoyed them, knowing well that in right relation with them they are ever kindly." John Muir, The Discovery of Glacier Bay by it's Discoverer My anguish for living is what as driven me where I am right now. If you have read my previous blog posts, you can easily see what mind of person I am. How intensely I love, how much the environm ... read more
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Canadian Flag A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more
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12th November 2015

Edward Abbey
Once Muir's voice will be over, take a look at Abbey's work. They share a common sensitivity about the wilderness; I'm sure you'd love :) https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/234706-desert-solitaire

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