It went pretty well today. The normal stage is all the way to Laredo, but I think that’s insane (especially for me). That would be a 21+ mile walk, which is not something I want to even consider at this time. So, I split the stage into 2 days. Today was just over 9 miles, tomorrow is just over 11 miles. That seems like more reasonable distances.
So, I found I was dreading it a bit today even though it would be a shorter walk. Maybe because I had such a nice rest day yesterday and I wasn’t feeling like resuming the walk? But, despite the dread, the day went pretty well and I was even almost comfortable for much of the walk. Well, I was comfortable-ish once I changed to flip flops. My hiking boots will find the trashcan as soon as I buy new shoes (hopefully in Laredo). I started the day in my hot box torture chambers (aka my hiking boots) and that poor little pinkie toe on my right foot! The blister is threaded now, but on that other day I realize it had gotten so big it pushed the toenail up out of the nailbed. That’s what hurt so bad!!
Well, the blister is gone now but the entire toe is swollen and angry. The toenail hurts to touch it. So, jamming the foot in those hiking boots means instant and constant discomfort. About a mile into the walk today I decided to switch to my flip flops. It was the best decision ever. I walked in my flip flops until the last 3 miles or so when my feet were hurting and my left Achilles flared up again (from walking with no foot support). I put the boots back on and the toe hurt still, but not as bad as it had this morning. So, good decisions all around today.
Oh, let me share my funny thought I had today that had me giggling for awhile! I observed my limping gait today was present but not nearly as bad. I said, “today I graduated from hunchback to pimp!”
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Nice scenery today, I enjoyed the little curly haired baby sheep very much! And the blackberries were delicious!
