Met
my goal to be hiking by 7:30. It felt good to be out that early, plus
the heat wasn’t as much of an issue. My sense of smell has definitely
changed. I remember when we were at Kathy and Skip’s, their guest was
wearing perfume, and probably deodorant and hair spray. The smell was so
overpowering to me that I couldn’t breathe deeply around her. Of
course, I’m sure people have had the same experience around me after a
few days without a shower…
Also, I think it’s quite ironic how at home I can have a million pens, bobby pins, and chapsticks and not be able to find any of them – but out on the trail, I started with one pen, one pencil, two bobby pins, and one chapstick – and I still have all of them.
Still not able to take off my watch. It helps me estimate how far I’ve gone and how much trail is left to tread. Will I ever be able to pack it away? Only time will tell (ha ha). I liked hiking by myself this morning. I did a lot of thinking about stuff, which took my mind off the physical act of walking – and the miles seemed to go faster. Also, knowing that a town is within reach gets the feet moving quicker.
Got to Atkins around 1. Walked over some railroad ties with long green grass coming over both sides, and I immediately thought of home – taking the boat down the creek. There’s a gas station and restaurant right on the trail, so we don’t have to do any hitching. Ate lunch at a local restaurant. I got a mushroom cheeseburger and sweet tea with free refills. Yum! I didn’t order a milkshake, though I was thinking about it.
Trying to simplify my eating routine. Murph gave me a bag of her “Murph mix,” honey nut cheerios and M & M’s. That serves as her morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. I was finishing mine just before dinner. It’s good – not too heavy in the stomach and hopefully provides enough energy to get me up the hills.
Only walked 2 ½ miles out of Atkins to the first shelter. It was crowded, so Dave and I tented it. No level spots. Our tent was at a 45 degree angle (heads up, feet down). We both had trouble falling asleep, and I’m sure our position didn’t help. I tried shoving my boots under my Z-rest to keep me from sliding out the back door.
One thing we’ve noticed of late – the shelters seem
to be getting farther and farther apart; and quite a few don’t have any
water. Camping options seem limited, too. This makes planning our days
much more difficult. Sometimes we are forced into doing a long day
because the other option is just too short.
Also, I think it’s quite ironic how at home I can have a million pens, bobby pins, and chapsticks and not be able to find any of them – but out on the trail, I started with one pen, one pencil, two bobby pins, and one chapstick – and I still have all of them.
Still not able to take off my watch. It helps me estimate how far I’ve gone and how much trail is left to tread. Will I ever be able to pack it away? Only time will tell (ha ha). I liked hiking by myself this morning. I did a lot of thinking about stuff, which took my mind off the physical act of walking – and the miles seemed to go faster. Also, knowing that a town is within reach gets the feet moving quicker.
Got to Atkins around 1. Walked over some railroad ties with long green grass coming over both sides, and I immediately thought of home – taking the boat down the creek. There’s a gas station and restaurant right on the trail, so we don’t have to do any hitching. Ate lunch at a local restaurant. I got a mushroom cheeseburger and sweet tea with free refills. Yum! I didn’t order a milkshake, though I was thinking about it.
Trying to simplify my eating routine. Murph gave me a bag of her “Murph mix,” honey nut cheerios and M & M’s. That serves as her morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. I was finishing mine just before dinner. It’s good – not too heavy in the stomach and hopefully provides enough energy to get me up the hills.
Only walked 2 ½ miles out of Atkins to the first shelter. It was crowded, so Dave and I tented it. No level spots. Our tent was at a 45 degree angle (heads up, feet down). We both had trouble falling asleep, and I’m sure our position didn’t help. I tried shoving my boots under my Z-rest to keep me from sliding out the back door.
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