Welcome! This site is a hiking journal and resource guide — documenting my preparation and journey on the UK Coast to Coast, along with training hikes and gear notes along the way. Whether you’re researching and preparing for your own journey or just along for the adventure, I’m glad you’re here.
Where it all started
Well. It finally happened. After 25 years in aerospace and tech — 15 at Lockheed Martin and the last 10 at Apple — I took a few last photos under the rainbow at Apple Park, walked out the door, and into the California sunshine, finally, wonderfully untethered. At Apple, we have a saying for this moment… Read the full post →
Latest Posts
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My First Post-Retirement Hike (Sort Of)
Every hike has to start somewhere. Mine started at REI. On Monday afternoon I dropped Lee off at the airport and made a detour to REI in Tampa. After a leisurely 2.5 hours, I walked out with a daypack, trail running shoes, a sun shirt, a bucket hat – a full set of Florida gear… Read the full post →
Joanna On The Trail 