In between thru-hikes, Smiley works, but the last full-time gig he had was when he ran a custom landscaping company in 2004. His Route 66 odyssey has been long planned, and he embarked shortly before COVID hit America’s shores. {{featured_button_text}}“I originally planned on next spring for my next walk, Route 66, but I decided to start (last winter),” he said. But, two months in captivity was too long, and Smiley resumed his march. He’s been poking along ever since, figures he’ll make it to 66’s end on Santa Monica by mid-February, or maybe March.

Source: Daily Sun January 12, 2021 05:48 UTC