When a series of wars that have lasted the better part of half a century come to a supposed “conclusion,” as occurred with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005 between North and South, moderated and monitored by the U.K., U.S., Kenya, and several other countries, it becomes news. And briefly, it garnered [...]
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New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont
Since I returned to the trail at Harpers Ferry, I have been able to keep a fast pace with few breaks in between. The states have seemed to fly by, as there were fewer miles in each state than there had been in Virginia and Pennsylvania. However, it is beginning to become more mountainous again. [...]
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
Although I’m nursing a pretty sore leg, I have been able to keep up a pretty good pace for the last two weeks. I passed through Pennsylvania and into New Jersey gratefully, as I keep hoping for an end to the rocky trails that compose much of PA. Pennsylvania was full of rocks, rattlesnakes, and [...]
Moving Along through PA
I got back on the trail late last Thursday, and walked a few miles before deciding to camp by the river just outside of Harpers Ferry. However, after I had set my tarp up and was already to go to sleep, I was promptly dive-bombed by at least a million mosquitoes. After maybe five minutes [...]
Website Launched, Leg Rested, Back on the Trail
Greetings all, I am back on the Trail after taking a couple more days to continue to rest a nagging leg, and also to complete the launch of the new website. As you can see, it has been dramatically improved. Continue to check back for Sudan photo galleries, as well as more information being added [...]
Rumbek and Sudan in New York Times Columnist Kristof's Latest Article
He indeed maintains a very harsh view of several aspects of the Church. However, Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist, was introduced to some people I have been proud to work with, directly and indirectly, on his recent tour of Southern Sudan. And I must say, his words were a pleasure to read when he [...]
New Web Site
With the help of web designer Shanna, of SiteSquared (visit their great website here) the Hike for Sudan team is nearly done redesigning the website. There will be a large amount of information and news about all aspects of Sudan, including the Church, politics, and the upcoming referendum, as well as a lot of important [...]
Happenings
As I hinted at in my last post, a lot has been happening in the past couple of weeks. I developed a shin splint in my leg, and was forced to spend a week and a half resting. When I got back on the trail, I was joined by the dynamic international editor of the [...]
Lots of new updates, developments, changes
Hi All, Chris here. So, you may have noticed the lack of blog updates, as well as the fact that the satelite tracker has not been working. Well, all of that is now changing. I have not been updating my blog because I have been hiking so quickly, and have been adjusting to my pace. [...]
Greetings from the Trail
Hello All, I am currently in Marion, VA. I left Damascus two days ago, and did about 64 miles to where I am. This morning, a Boy Scout Scoutmaster dropped me off in the town from the trail, and while I was re-supplying in Wal-Mart a trail angel said “are you a hiker?” and then [...]
News from Sudan
- Umma party denies withdrawal from Sudanese opposition alliance May 20, 2012
- Security first, Sudan's Bashir tells Mbeki May 20, 2012
- Resumption of talks with South Sudan does not mean compliance with UN resolution - Nafi May 20, 2012
- World Bank gives South Sudan $38 million grants to improve rural roads May 20, 2012