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1. Witty. Poignant. Descriptive. Delightful. Authentic.

   1. thank you, Polly! I am seeing ‘branding’ in our future! ♥️

2. For five months last year, I’d sit down with my morning coffee and read a post from the Blissful Hiker as she trekked the length of New Zealand. I’m an avid hiker and had actually hiked in NZ myself, so quickly became addicted. (Like, I went thru withdrawal when it was all over!) I was so pleased to hear that Alison was producing a podcast about this expedition. She’s a wonderful writer to begin with and then to hear that superb recording voice present it . . . spectacular! There are 2 episodes out now . . .the first two about the planning stages for her New Zealand trek, the Te Araroa. Next week she starts walking. Alison is a bright, interesting, humorous and passionate hiker. She’s also a fabulous musician with absolute knowledge in that field . . . so the background music in all these podcasts is wonderful beyond the norm. They last 15 minutes and always end too quickly. Having followed her posts, I know there are some very interesting stories to come. Not everything is sweet, clean and nice. It’s reality . . . and her passion, along with her freedom to make a fool of herself, make for very enjoyable and educational listens. You don’t have to be a hiker to relish these podcasts. I can hardly think of anyone who wouldn’t find them worthy.

   1. thank you, Karen!! I may have to mention you in the next show!!

3. Thought provoking, descriptive, the enthusiasm flowing along a stream of delicious music. And so entertaining as this hiker identifies with what he is hearing. Am I glamorous because of how I look…well, in this country, the U.K., one is more often than not soaking wet and covered in mud, but I feel glamorous just being out there, simply ascending a peak – all the people I meet on the trail look as if they feel the same. And suprisingly never alone, so many new friends can me made even on a short hike if one chooses to do so. And if there is no one there one minds is still so fertile having the freedom to roam, seemingly able to solve so many problems in a steps free way. Looking forward to the next episodes of Peerag as it so expertly crystallises what we find and feel on our own expeditions. Well done, Blissful!

   1. thanks Mr. TT! Fortunately we have few mirrors on the trail 🙂

4. I’ve listened to both current episodes of Pee Rag – it’s very entertaining! As always, your high production skills shine through. Not only that, but the thought and research you put into your narration is very impressive. You tell a really good story of your encounters with nature, something we all need more of in these troubled times. Looking forward to episode 3!

   1. thank you Harry! It keeps me sane and I hope it’s a bit of a distraction – but maybe more like hope for better times when we can travel and meet people again without fear. 🐥👣🎒