5/23/12 – 542 miles
I’m at a road crossing near Atkins, VA. I needed a motel in the worst way. My laundry had almost two weeks of sweat and grime incrusted in it, I was beginning to smell like a Billy goat, and I’ve had a head cold and cough that beckoned a rest. The motel is no Holiday Inn but a lot better than tenting in the rain. I will take a zero tomorrow and hopefully heal.
Today as I was blowing a snot rocket I realized how far the crowd I hike with has moved from civility. There may be several hikers preparing a meal at a picnic table and someone has his leg on the table performing surgery on his foot.
I’m so glad to read about your adventure again. The long wait was no fun!
542 miles! About 1/4 of the way, right?
Just goes to show that Lord of the Flies is closer to real than you would think.
Dale- I don’t comment often but I have enjoyed reading about your journey. Be safe and keep the posts coming!