Thursday, May 30, 2013

Powerless

Wednesday was a low solar index, I couldn't keep my hot spot charged, I used my tablets power up waiting to charge my hot spot. So you have not heared as much from me.
The veiw was lovely, and while it rained on and off it wasn't too cold. The first night the rain seeped in a little but not bad Wednesday I rested, played with my dog who also rested, talked to people listened to an audio book (using up my batteries) and tried to keep stuff dry. My poncho is translucent clear so it was covering me the picnic tabletop my dog and stuff. And it worked a little on letting light to the panel.
The next night was a little wetter still not too cold but alot more got damp. Fortunately l had a dry pair of socks, my clothes dried on my body as I broke camp slowly having my usual 2 cups of coffee, I heated the water with bark from the dry side of a cottenwood and used solid fuel tablets to start it. It was pleasing I should talk more about food, later.
I started out and walked the final 7 miles taking my time and stopping to rest periodically. I should note the ped trails in cb are in exelent condition and senic and seem fairly safe, not once did I have to use the pepper spray or the machete. I have two deep blisters one on the inside of each heel that don't want to pop, a minor discomfort.
I'm kicked back at home now clean, dry and fed, feet up, shoes pass, backpack fails, I need an external frame because I have wide shoulders and the narrow set straps dig into my shoulders.
22 miles this week, feels like more, 32 for may so I think a goal of 40 for june is reasonable. So there it is, goal for June 40 miles with pack and dog, if I succeed July can be 50. Stay tuned.

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