I didn’t decide by myself to head to Crete, Greece’s largest island in the southern Aegean, to MedTrek for two months. First I went to pay tribute to, and get some guidance from, the iconic Oracle at Delphi. Circe Read more

What’s the reaction to "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness, and Magic on the Mediterranean" e-book published in 2013? What thoughts do Idiot-ic fans and detractors have about The Idiot and his ongoing walk around the Mediterranean Read more

The Idiot II Press Release

Why not fall in love with a good book in 2014? Get author and professional wanderer Joel Stratte-McClure's fully interactive and cutting edge e-book, "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness, and Magic on the Read more

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Why Did The Idiot Climb A Mountain At Sunset And Walk Down Under A Full Moon?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Joel in Egypt, Featured, Follow The Idiot, Gaza, Idiotic Musings, MedTrekking, Palestine, PR, Rehab, Travel, USA, Weather | Leave a comment

The Idiot made his almost-annual climb to the summit of Mount Lassen (10,463 feet) during the full moon on July 18 to celebrate the three-month anniversary of spinal surgery at Stanford University. He and partner Liz Chapin started the hike in the late afternoon, enjoyed sunset at the summit and descended with headlamps under the full moon. Read more

Why Does The Idiot Walk On The Pacific Ocean To Train For A MedTrek Along The Mediterranean In Egypt?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Joel in Egypt, Featured, Follow The Idiot, Gaza, MedTrekking, PR, Rehab, Travel, USA, Weather | Leave a comment

The Idiot, now almost fully recovered from spinal surgery three months ago, is preparing for a November MedTrek from Gaza across Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to Alexandria. Read more

What Does The Idiot Do When It’s Too Hot To Balk, Gawk, Talk or Walk Outside?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Joel in Egypt, Featured, Follow The Idiot, Food, Gaza, Idiotic Musings, MedTrekking, PR, Rehab, Style, USA, Weather | Leave a comment

How does The Idiot continue rehabilitation from back surgery and preparation for his November MedTrek in Gaza and Egypt when it’s too hot to balk, gawk, talk or walk in the August heat in Redding, CA? Read more

What’s Next On The Idiot’s Rehab Schedule After A 16-Mile Walk?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Joel in Egypt, Featured, Follow The Idiot, Gaza, Idiotic Musings, MedTrekking, PR, Rehab, Travel, USA | Leave a comment

The Idiot’s rehab following spinal surgery ten weeks ago reached a new plateau when he painlessly hiked 16.4 miles in the California redwoods. Read more