FAQs about hiking across the country:
Everybody stares at you--no one is used to seeing someone walking out in the country along busy highways
Your walk is determined by the road shoulder ...usually not wide enough and not paved. Also just found out that certain kinds of rock on soft shoulders can tear up the sole of your foot. Can't walk today because of it
You have to be vigilant every second while walking opposite oncoming traffic. Some vehicles come way too close to the white line. Vehicles are coming at you around 70 mph and are only 3 feet away from running over you.
When walking through town mothers grab their children when they see you coming.
People don't look you in the eye. They are scared of homeless people and that's what I look like to them.
Never pass up a convenience store without getting some water. Never know when there will be another one.
Wave at passing cars. People seem to prefer friendly hobos
Be mentally prepared to camp anywhere. Its intimidating not knowing where you are going to sleep tonight.
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