As I get ready to return 21 years later to the Appalachian Trail journey I left off at age 21, I searched for a photo of Sam who was one of the most incredible beings I have ever known. This is from our 1994 AT trek.
He was another shelter jewel, with an old-soul personality and a depth of love that never ceased to amaze me. While they are very different creatures, I sense a similar bond developing already with Sojourner as we prepare for our own long trek in 2015.