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What does it feel like to finish crossing the Australian Outback? The Appalachian Trail? The Continental Divide Trail? The Pacific Crest Trail?

Great adventure story. She accomplished amazing things and her tale is absolutely epic.

#hellothursday @wanderinglynn

1. City
2. Beach
3. Swimming or snorkeling
4. Hotels
5. This is an epic outdoor adventure book

I‘m really not much of an outdoor person. But I like it in small, specific doses.

Start off my reading year with an adventure in Oz.

In 1977 Robyn Davidson trekked 1700 miles across the desert from Alice Springs to the Western Australian coast. She was #Alone apart from her dog and some camels. And in those parts she would have felt the #HeatOfJuly!

Thanks @Cinfhen and @BarbaraBB for another fun month. My inspiration has been a bit lacking this month but hopefully I'll do better in August.

Sale on Early Bird Books today. This sounds intriguing. Anyone?

For Nov 17th , I‘m going to go with 1700 Miles!

I added this one to my to-read list after reading Wild (I‘ll tag it in the comments), and I‘m still looking forward to getting to it. It looks like others had similar thoughts, since the book is now tagged as a movie tie-in version. 😉

#NovemberByTheNumbers

The author treks alone across the Western half of Australia. Well not entirely alone, she has a dog and four camels with her. Plus occasional visits from a National Geographic photographer. She's young, but unbelievably hardy and mentally strong. Except for that day when she really loses it. Wouldn't you? Beautiful desert descriptions and a peek into indigenous life as well.

Full review at www.TheBibliophage.com

Started this one recently for the #readharder #travelmemoir prompt. I'd originally planned to read Cheryl Strayed's Wild, but I just couldn't start it. I can't explain it. Anyway, Tracks is pretty fascinating so far. Everything I always wanted to know about camels, but was afraid to ask. 🐫🐫🐫🐫

I'm a day late for a #bookthatmademecry even though I knew it was coming from having seen the movie. #riotgrams

There is nothing so real as having to think about survival. It strips you of airy-fairy notions.

I'm in SE PA for a family thing in the morning, and I brought along a few books to read. I want to try to clear the decks before #gwtwreadalong ... or I could just fall asleep in my clothes on top of the covers with all the lights burning. #tiredgirl #bookclub #litsyatoz #bookintomovie #splashintosummerreads #allthetags

I enjoyed this audio trek through the Australian outback. Wonderful story with a few heartbreaking moments. I am not sure I would be up for snakes 🐍 slithering around my bed at night. #audiobook

Love books that describe people being outdoors and experiencing the world in a way I probably never will. Need to go to Australia

#readjanuary #dreamingofawarmerclimate I am always dreaming of a warmer climate since I live in Germany. (And yet, I love living in Europe) Tracks was a book for my soul. I wish something like her trek would be possible today without the threats women face when traveling alone. (I like to think im kind of bold but sadly I'm a chicken when I think about traveling on my own) - the other 2 books i have yet to read. But I will😉

Be prepared for lots of books about Australia, because I #wishicouldbethere I haven't read this one yet, but I watched the movie in January when we were in the midst of a blizzard. It was good juxtaposition! #booktober

This is Robyn Davidson's tale #fullofadventure trekking 1,700 miles across Australian deserts. It's mostly low key, dealing with camel training and adjustments to life style in order to survive. There's also a great deal of discussion on our impact on the environment, and of Australia's marginalized indigenous peoples. #booktober

"It was a haven for the most enormous cockroaches I have ever done battle with. They were fearless and would rise on their hind legs if confronted."?

"There's nothing damn well wrong with the blacks except what the whites do to them."

Australia, 1975 ... America, 2016

I read this whilst in Australia and just before the movie came out which I have to say I haven't actually seen. I don't usually read books about personal journeys but this one caught me off guard. She is an incredible woman who managed the impossible and writes about it brilliantly.

'And it struck me then that the most difficult thing had been the decision to act, the rest had been merely tenacity - and the fears were paper tigers. One really could act to change and control one's life; and the procedure, the process, was its own reward'.