This is a nice little oasis in the midst of what is a questionable section of the Pinhoti. I’m up and ready to go quickly, but I sit for a bit and take in the quiet.
Encouraged by my 32 mile day day yesterday, I’m off at a good pace.
Along the way, I make a discovery - there’s nothing wrong with my Achilles after all. My right calf is so tight that it’s pulling on the Achilles and causing a lot of discomfort. I’ve been stretching the wrong thing. Stopping periodically to stretch the calf has solved the problem. Quite like magic.
As such, I take off. I’m not running, but I am booking it, moving at least 4 miles per hour up the hills. I was actually quite surprised when I ran into J&M, and almost disappointed as I slow down to their pace.
But.
What makes the trail worthwhile to me is the daily variety, so I’m going to try this pace and actually hike with other people for once. I’ve never even considered such a thing.
They tell me this is what the trail is all about. Let’s find out.
J&M are almost done for the day, and they offer to take me into town to resupply and get some town food.
Sure.
We’ll be back in an hour and a half, at most.
Of course, that timeframe didn’t account for the police detaining us for shoplifting at the dollar general.
The cameras didn’t actually catch the shoplifting, even though multiple Karen’s were absolutely sure, Fortunately, Karenic testimony does not hold up in court.
The cop in question turned out to be a fan of Jessica’s YouTube channel.
I’m not saying that’s why we weren’t arrested, but…maybe I should start my own YouTube channel.