Robert Long (4)

From the back of the book: "In 1980, Robert Long, a successful student, world traveler and seeker of truth, decided to take an alternative path in live. He took up residence in a Forest Service Hut at Gorge River, in remote South Westland (New Zealand) – a minimum of two days walk from the nearest road – and from there forged a unique and amazing life amid New Zealand’s last true wilderness.”

Lots of details of Robert Long’s amazing hikes or tramps as he called them – which he often did barefoot through the incredible wilderness areas of New Zealand. More maps would have been helpful for those of us outside the area – and I would have loved some scenery photographs.

I thought the most interesting details were the ones of day to day living. I wish there had been more of these, especially after his marriage and the kids were small. I have seen mention of a book by his wife – perhaps her book has more of the details I crave.… (mehr)