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Day 1211 - For as tough a day as yesterday was, today was a breeze. In the morning it only took an hour to crest the mountain and from then on Savannah and I were either descending or walking beside a lake. Fountains by the water kept us hydrated. And sin
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Day 1209 - A bit difficult finding a place to sleep tonight. I tried five places but none of them would work. Eventually I settled on this little overlook which is more exposed than I'd like. I'm certain it'll be fine, but I won't be able to relax if I pu
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Day 1208 - Today, around sunset, I was walking an empty road along a mountain and thinking how ordinary it feels to be walking across Albania. Before I started this journey I'd never hiked longer than ten days. Even after the four months of walking from N
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Day 1204 - Most people hold to the myth that all their thoughts are valid, that each thought which passes through their head needs to be given weight. But your mind is like a garden. Good thoughts should be cultivated and bad thoughts weeded. Useless, anx
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Day 1203 - I've only been here a day and a half but I'm already in love with Albania. The people are possibly the friendliest I've encountered since Algeria. Everyone says hello. Everyone smiles. And on top of that, the food is delicious and the coffee is
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Day 1201 - Today, for the first time in Montenegro, Sav and I had a decent road to follow. After about an hour on it I found my thoughts clearing and realized how little I'd been able to think the past few days. That narrow, busy road was occupying all of
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Day 1200 - Along most of the Montenegro coast there is only one road. It's narrow, bordered by rock walls and loaded with traffic. I always seek out quiet back roads, but here there are no options. Walking is stressful. I'm hyped up all day from watching
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Day 1197 - When I entered Montenegro a huge sign proclaimed wild camping was illegal, but I wouldn't be able to camp here if I wanted to. Moving gradually along the Montenegrin coast Savannah and I are bordered by sheer mountain faces and cerulean waters.
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Day 1196 - Savannah and I are out of Croatia and into Montenegro! With Croatia behind us, I've passed through every country I have roots in. I've spent at least a month with cousins in Uruguay, Ireland and Croatia. My distance relatives, more than anyone
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Day 1194 - This was one of the more rewarding campsites I've had. As the sun was setting I pushed up an incredibly steep path in search of a place to sleep. The day had been sweltering, arduous. I was drenched in sweat and pushing up the hill I had to sto
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Day 1192 - Southern Croatia has me returning to peak form. I can feel my heart pushing to the limit as we climb these hills in the heat. My legs sometimes feel like jelly. But each day gets a little bit easier. Not since Argentina, before I fell ill, have
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Day 1191 - Last night I camped in a valley of vineyards. I laid in my tent and stared at a sky blooming with stars. I'd went through my day focused on moving, climbing and staying hydrated, but once beneath the stars I was reminded of my miniscule size. A
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Day 1190 - It's a scorcher today. Sav and I woke early to burn out four hours of walking before the heat became overwhelming. We settled in the charming port city of Ploče where I was able to take a dip in the sea then lay in the shade. It'll be a differe
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Day 1189 - So tired...good day in the books...going to be hot tomorrow...headed to sleep now... #Croatia
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Day 1188 - For how lush Croatia appears on the surface there sure are a lot of rocks. It's without a doubt the stoniest country I've walked through. In the evening I don't even attempt to stake out my tent because I know the stakes would bend two inches i
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Day 1187 - The worst of the heat seems to have broken. The temperature dropped only a few degrees, but that tiny change makes an enormous difference for me and Sav. Rather than needing to barrel through the heat like it's an obstacle, we're able to look a
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Day 1185 - Half day today. It ended up being hotter than I expected. Sav and I walked three hours in the morning before throwing in the towel for the day. In the Americas I would have pushed through the heat. In Costa Rica we walked in such heat that the
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Day 1184 - Sav and I posted up in an apartment for the day and staring out at the baking sun all day has me reconsidering our route. The plan was to follow the coast then cut across Greece to enter Turkey, but now I'm thinking of heading further north to
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Day 1183 - What is there to say? My brain is a boiled egg right now. It's hot. For the first time since South America I'm sweating as soon as the sun hits me. The humidity isn't high, and there's generally a breeze, but the UV index is bonkers. I can feel
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Day 1182 - Woof. What a rough day. I'm not adjusted to the heat and was not prepared for how far apart shops are. I passed a market this morning then didn't see another. I was banking on encountering at least a corner store to help with the extra calories
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Day 1180 - In a certain way seeing my family is more for my family than for myself. I love seeing them of course. Family is the most important thing in the world, and simply being able to share a coffee with someone I'm close to is a rare experience for m
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Day 1177 - After a week connecting with my cousins on Krk, my family and I are back in Zadar. They'll be here a few days then I'll be on my own once more - most likely for a very long stretch. It's been a dream having my parents and sister around, but as
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Day 1169 - Afternoon light in Zadar; I love the color of the church, the contrast in light and the way the electric lines resemble pencil strokes. But more importantly, one more day until my family gets in. Can't wait! #Croatia #TeamPixel #Giftfromgoogle
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Day 1167 - I could be walking right now. But my parents and sister are flying in on Wednesday and walking the few days before then seems pointless. I'm enjoying Zadar too much. I'm enjoying pretending I'm a typical adult. I make my bed. I clean the apartm
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Day 1165 - Croatia has a hold of me. I thought I'd stay on Krk for a few days; I stayed two weeks. I thought I'd stay in Zadar for two nights; it's been five. The cities and villages here are the exact size and speed that appeals to me. It must be in the
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Day 1164 - Bumming around the incredibly charming city of Zadar. Roman ruins casually scattered about, quaint cafés at every corner and a permanent sea breeze running through the narrow streets. Doesn't get much better. #Croatia #TeamPixel
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Day 1159 - Savannah is one happy pup to be back on the move. By the end of our time on Krk she was more vocal than I've ever heard her. Each time we'd go for a walk she'd sprint ahead of me barking her head off in excitement. Each day we would walk at lea
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Day 1158 - After two phenomenal weeks connecting to my roots on Krk, Sav and I are back on the road tomorrow. We'll be walking a stretch of islands along the Croatian coast. It'll be the first time island-hopping since the Outer Banks. The islands will be
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Day 1149 - I'm staying in a village of about a dozen people and across the street from the square, past the 11th century church, begins a web of quiet dirt trails. Inside the web the only sounds are bird songs, water dripping and your own footsteps. Where
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Day 1147 - It's a wonderful experience to connect with your country of heritage. It's not a poignant sensation but something quiet and deep. Your life which before was only the result of your parents and grandparents is revealed to be the confluence of an
