“We can go hiking on Tuesday, with you I’d walk anywhere.”

Buffett List #5: Go hiking on a Tuesday

Come Monday, Jimmy Buffett. Living & Dying in 3/4 Time. Dunhill. 1974.

What better way to celebrate an anniversary than to take a hike- together, of course. And on a Tuesday, just as Jimmy suggests in Come Monday, we set off on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia on May 3, 2017 in honor of our 9th anniversary.

What amazing sights, sounds, and smells as you wander through the woods…And wandering on the AT brings through numerous towns and interesting sites like this old schoolhouse complete with Trail Magic. In this case, it included snacks, cold drinks, and toiletries that were all free to hikers. Thanks for the Magic!

After almost 18 miles this day, I think I would’ve hitched a ride on a train for sure.

But in the end, the journey is well worth the effort, just as in marriage. While there may not be a beach or margarita in reach, hiking allows for an escape from everyday life. And it offers the perfect way to honor the beauty and accomplishment of another anniversary!