Wow.
So, in the time that has passed, big things have been happening. Big things that will most definitely alter the course of planning for the AT and backpacking with Koda in general.
I have been looking for a job teaching music all summer.
I've had a few offers, but they didn't feel completely "right", so I turned them down.
Then, in a whirlwind of awesome that was 2 weeks ago, I get a call from a small town outside of Bozeman, MT about an interview.
36 hours later and I've been told that I will be put up for recommendation in front of the board of trustees as the new music teacher for that school district.
I don't know how many of you know much about Bozeman, but it's essentially an outdoor lover's paradise. Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Bicycling........anything-ing.
So while the weather has cooled off here, I've been so busy packing and tying up loose ends that it's been hard to go hiking.
Koda and I did do a 4 mile hike the other day. No pack or anything. And, stupidly, no food or water for either of us. The hike was only supposed to be a 2 hour one, but the state park didn't have the best blazes for the trails and we got lost for 2 hours, then add the 1 hour hike back.
I was crabby. Koda was crabby.
We were both tired, hot, and hungry.
But we survived.
Most importantly, Koda was able to keep going consistently throughout the 4 hours. No needing to stop and rest or anything.
He's getting healthier every day, and I think this fall and next spring/summer are going to bring a lot of wonderful hiking surprises!
I may not update again until I'm full settled into Montana.
Buuut, photos and stories are to come!
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