Today was a very hard day. I have been compensating for my bad ankle and now my left knee is pretty shot. It was a long, slow day hobbling along. It was good to realize though. I'm so bad about trying to keep up with people just a little stronger than me. This adventure was supposed to be a lesson in not doing that, and first thing I do is pick two strapping young Israelis fresh out the Army to pace myself with. It felt like when I was on the swim team in high school and wanted so badly to be in a lane with Sam and Alex Diamond, and I so nearly could, but it was so hard to keep up, and I'd never make the intervals. People were so nice to me though, Maya gave me a bandage to wrap around my knee. I've never done that before it actually works! I met a nice new couple hiking the trail very slowly and happily together. I sat with them and they loaned me some Icy/hot, and I was reassured by their lax pace and comfy smiles. My respite with them helped me complete the last 4 miles, and a sweet note taped to a poast from Maya and Tov showed me to their camp. It was a very pleasant evening, and I am going to try and take it a little easier. It's the 4th freaking day! I'm sore, and tired, and missing my family and friends. I'm not a superhero. Chillout. Everyone has started calling me "G". I love it.
Georgia aka "G" aka mere mortal
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