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Monday, March 10, 2025

So Long, Marie- Hello, Bill

 It's really hard to get my head around the idea that exactly 25 hours ago I was on the train just leaving New York. Now I'm home.

Had to say so long to Marie.
friends


But after 12 hours on the train (maybe 6 hours sleep), I hopped in my car which was unmolested, and it started right up. Drove to Ann Arbor, and went to Bill's house.
friends


We walked downtown to go to breakfast and Bivouac (the primary camping/hiking outfitter in A2) to look for maps. We got one of the ones we wanted. But somewhere on that wall behind Bill is a picture of me and Marie, and maybe Mathilda, because Bivouac is where I purchased all my original backpacking gear except the pack in 1993.

The only flowers blooming here are on a wall mural, although most of the snow is gone.
mural of coneflowers and black eyed susans


We walked back to his house and had a blast looking at maps. We are cooking up a potential adventure for this summer. Not 100% sure yet, but probably. Here's a clue.
map snippet


Then another 4 hours to drive home. Snow pretty much gone here too!

Tomorrow, I'm sure you'll see more Flower Show. I need to stop adventuring and get back to work! Now it's time to rest.

Miles hiked in 2025: 46.4

Sidewalks and a couple of parks through Ann Arbor- 5.5 miles

See Thorne Preserve and Ferncliff Forest

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