I talked to Mom Sunday night and again Monday morning. She was in Pearisburg and was a day ahead of schedule. She says that was my fault as I asked her not to stay at the Wapiti shelter due to its history. So she didn't sleep there and as a result spent the night at the summit of a mountain in the worst thunderstorm she had seen so far this trip. Sorry Mom. On the up side her knee and ankle are fine. Her feet are sore everyday once she hits the 12-12.5 mile mark, but we determined that is a result of breaking in new boots not her injury. She picked up some gel insoles in town along with her food drop and was headed back out in high spirits.
She is definitely happy to be back on the trail. She has met other people out there, but has every intention of catching back up with her crew soon. Soundtrack and K-bar are each taking some time off in the next few weeks so Mom hopes to make up the time while they are off trail.
I expect to hear from her again next week, probably Wednesday, she should be in Daleville for those of you keeping track. I will keep you posted and encourage everyone to go check out the pics she took. She really is having the time of her life...
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Ms. Donna!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you out and back on the trail! You look fantastic! And your photos are beautiful! May Apples are pretty cool eh? We have to buy them here in New England . . . oh and that was a "Star Magnolia" you had a picture of (looks like a dogwood) Magnolia leaves come out after bloom. Love the tree on Smokey Mountains---glad you are safe and on your feet! Miss you!
Big Hug!
jacquie
Nature! Soundtrack and I are staying in Waynesboro, VA for the night and heading north again in the morning. Keep moving at a safe pace and you will catch us. Thank you for taking the time to post pictures while you were laid up. We look forward to the day that you come strolling into camp. For real, for real.
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