I felt horrible today. I think the reason the last miles yesterday were so bad is because I'm ill. I took it easy with long beach rests, little food, and only 8.5 miles (a short day is called a nero: near zero).
Now I'm sitting on the banks of Nahmakanta Stream. While I eat my Lipton Cup-A-Soup, the sunset is dancing over the rapids that lead into the swimming hole I was skinny dipping in just a few hours earlier.
This morning I had breakfast over the tranquil pond (Crescent). No sounds but the croaking of a frog, and fish leaping for their meals.
Those are what make the hard times worth while.
Also heard a whole pack of coyotes howling in the distance while Beef Jerky, Kangapard and I broke camp this morning.
A mixed day with discomfort, but so many rewards.
Start: Crescent Pond
End: Nahmakanta Stream
Distance: 8.5 miles
Feel better soon!
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