How funny that you're writing about this. I've long had a dream of attempting the thruhike of the Appalachian Trail, but I would need to do it with some sort of a guide as I'm not terribly good at map reading. Appalachian folklore is something I'm deliberately not getting into, because I just wouldn't have the space for the books, and yet maybe one day...
I have no doubt about the Newfoundland/Ireland connection- you hear someone from Newfoundland with the accent talk and it becomes fairly obvious. Aside from the common surnames...
Ha, great minds think alike! I have a note in my Substack ideas doc: "write about confusing the map for the territory"!
I'm happy to be on your frequency! ⚡️
How funny that you're writing about this. I've long had a dream of attempting the thruhike of the Appalachian Trail, but I would need to do it with some sort of a guide as I'm not terribly good at map reading. Appalachian folklore is something I'm deliberately not getting into, because I just wouldn't have the space for the books, and yet maybe one day...
Maybe you could do the shorter hike up in Donegal and Northern Ireland as a starter. 🚶♀️
I have no doubt about the Newfoundland/Ireland connection- you hear someone from Newfoundland with the accent talk and it becomes fairly obvious. Aside from the common surnames...
Yes, it's Éireann beag (Little Ireland).