Mon July 27
8mi
After it rained all night long, I woke to a clear sunrise. I made my oatmeal while still bundled in my sleeping bag (cooking in the shelter is a big no-no.) I got to hiking and soon knew that it just wasn't going to work. Every step my left knee felt like it was tearing apart. I climbed 1700ft to an amazing view at Kelly Knob where I fortunately had cell reception. I came to the decision that since I'll probably be leaving for a big hiking trip to Colorado this weekend, it's a good idea to get home and let this knee heal up. I hiked (limped) to the first paved road crossing and hitch-hiked down to VA-Tech. Sad to leave, but feels good knowing I knocked another 75miles off.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Day 6
Mon July 27
8mi
After it rained all night long, I woke to a clear sunrise. I made my oatmeal while still bundled in my sleeping bag (cooking in the shelter is a big no-no.) I got to hiking and soon knew that it just wasn't going to work. Every step my left knee felt like it was tearing apart. I climbed 1700ft to an amazing view at Kelly Knob where I fortunately had cell reception. I came to the decision that since I'll probably be leaving for a big hiking trip to Colorado this weekend, it's a good idea to get home and let this knee heal up. I hiked (limped) to the first paved road crossing and hitch-hiked down to VA-Tech. Sad to leave, but feels good knowing I knocked another 75miles off.
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