We have become too dependent on gadgets and others. 50 yrs ago I hiked the appalachian trail (probably half). Alone ! No worries. Spent 4 weeks hiking the Canadian rockies. Alone. (Broke a few laws regarding wildlife - hunting). No worries. Met maybe 5 people in 4 weeks. Plan ahead. Everyone knew I'd be out of touch most of the time. Radical self reliance !! We too pampered a society. Just look at the rate of obesity in the US. |