December 2011
Beginner
556 pages
17h 18m
English
“Hi,” I (Carolyn) say to Cindy, as she gets out of the small rental car. It is 8:30 A.M., and we are committed to getting on the trail by nine. Cindy returns the greeting and then gets down to the work of adjusting her walking poles and backpack. Her friend Susan is performing the same task. Tony, a friend and former student, my partner, Art, and I lace up our shoes and help each other with our backpacks. I notice ours are considerably lighter than those of Cindy and Susan. Though I wonder what we forgot, I am glad not to have to carry such a heavy load.
Anxious to get on the trail, I take the lead. After an hour or so, I drop back behind Tony and between Susan and Cindy, who has been an acquaintance ...
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