For some reason I got to wondering if Gene Espy is still alive. Yes he is! He would be 96 years old right now!
I've often wondered if thru-hikers have better longevity. It certainly seems to have worked in this case. Or, maybe it is an adventurous spirit that is the key to a long life.
In my search, I came across this article here, which I thought was a good read...
goodfaithmedia.org/the-curious…turous-life-of-gene-espy/
I've often wondered if thru-hikers have better longevity. It certainly seems to have worked in this case. Or, maybe it is an adventurous spirit that is the key to a long life.
In my search, I came across this article here, which I thought was a good read...
goodfaithmedia.org/the-curious…turous-life-of-gene-espy/
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.”
John Greenleaf Whittier