Letters to the Editors
Growing Up Vegan in a Non-Vegan Friendly Community
Emily, thank you for putting your experience [of becoming a vegan in a non-vegan
friendly area] into words. Your good heart is clearly seen in your article. Keep the
faith (though it differs from those around you). It's much the same for us here in
Kentucky.
Bob C., via VRG Blog
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
Being away for six months requires planning. Last February before I got serious
about planning where
and when to get resupplies, I sent an email to friends in Washington, DC, and asked
if they could help by sending four or five boxes to locations along the Appalachian
Trail. Some companies like Gorilly Goods, Vega, and Elianni donated food. I
purchased cases of Road's End Mac and Chreese because it only requires adding water.
I planned to resupply every 40 or so miles and carry four days' worth of food.
A typical day would be hot oatmeal for breakfast, snacks (trail mix, bars) during the day, and mac and cheese for dinner. My niece Lizi researched vegan recipes and mailed the dehydrated version to me in individually wrapped brown paper bags with instructions and ingredients. Her Thai curry soup and grits with kale and sesame seeds hit the spot.
Even though I could not hike as fast as they (younger hikers) could, I relied on my healthy diet to keep me going without injury. I wanted to be a model for what is possible on a healthy vegan diet at age 69. Besides, I had to live up to my trail name "Iron Butterfly."
Patricia W., via e-mail
Editors' Note: The letter above is excerpted from a longer article by Patricia Welty concerning her hike on the Appalachian Trail. Though there are many approaches to eating, this is one Patricia shared with us. The entire article is online at: www.vrg.org/blog/2020/01/ 29/hiking-while-vegan
Enjoy Reading Your Magazine in Spain
Just a fan from abroad, reading your magazine and appreciating the great work you
all do. Thanks a lot and keep up the fantastic work!
Edwin B., via e-mail
