From Asheville, North Carolina, I made my way into South Carolina. The weather had been rainy so activity options were limited. My first night I slept a little way outside of Congaree National Park so that I could visit the next morning.
Van Life
North Carolina
After welcoming the new year just over the border of North Carolina, I made my way through the rest of the state.
Virginia
My trek into Virginia began on Christmas Eve. I was emotionally preparing to spend Christmas alone and that was by choice. I didn’t think it would bother me if I could stay somewhere amazing. I was lucky enough to make that happen near a trailhead in the George Washington National Forest.
When it Rains, it Pours (through the leaking windshield)
After my hardest two weeks of the trip so far, it was time to head to Michigan for Thanksgiving. I was feeling pretty emotionally beat-up and was ready for the road to go easy on me for a bit.
A Little Bit Stronger
I’m going to preface this entry with a warning. This was really hard to write. This chapter was my hardest so far. It took a lot of tissues to write this, so it might also take some to read it. You’ve been warned…
