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Pictures and posts from the United States.

Icicles on Long Creek. 2 pictures

Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January – The weather had turned warm, and the recent snow had disappeared, so I headed off to Hercules Glades with the intention of spending some more time contemplating Life, The Universe, and Everything. Journal: 6   16

Hammock camping near Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness.

Hammock Camping By Table Rock Lake – My plan was simple. Hike down to the lake, set up camp, sit here for a day and then hike back out. 5 pictures

Buck Hollow. An idyllic and tranquil view later to be interrupted by the arrival of a bear. 2

Still – Day two. Fantastic view in the morning.

Gary Allman in a Dutchware Gear Chameleon Hammock with winter cover.

Waking Up in the Wilderness. Gary in the hammock with the winter cover on.

Sunset at Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness – The view of the lake from near where I camped.

Gary Allman, self protrait by table rock lake, January 2019.

Down by the Lake – Gary by Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek – Day one of three days backpacking in Piney Creek Wilderness.

Back at the Lake – I’ve not been here since July. It’s good to be back.

Last Leg to the Lake – It opens up into a flood plain. Easy going in the winter. Not so easy in the summer. 3 pictures

Crossing Piney Creek – I crossed the creek around five times… 2 pictures

Feeder Creek on the Tower Trail (Hollow route). One-minute read, 2 pictures

Sweet Dreams Sprinky – Today we said goodbye to Sprinkles.

British Passport (2018)

Rinse and Repeat. The shop assistant squealed, she’d never seen a passport before, let alone a British one … The UK and the US. It’s often said that they are two nations separated by a common language. After ten years living in the US I can confirm that it is still true. Three-minute read

Fall In The Forest — Hercules Glades. 3

Gary Allman on the Pees Hollow trail at Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Dressed for chilly weather, and looking a bit chubby too.

Fall Carpet – On the top of a ridge I came across this vista of leaves.

Dutchware Chameleon hammock with winter cover, and Hammock Gear Tarp and Econ Incubator 10° Under quilt. Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Sunday – Time to head back. 2

Boiling water on a Trangia alcohol stove. Titanium wind screen, and Toaks 850ml cook pot.

Lunch – Making a hot drink on the trail. 2 pictures

Self and Sky. Resting in the wilderness.

On the Pete (Pole) Hollow Trail heading North.

Saturday Morning – Packing up Camp 5 pictures

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