“When
we are sure that we are on the right road, there is no need to plan our journey
too far ahead. No need to burden ourselves with doubts and fears as to the
obstacles that may bar our progress. We cannot take more than one step at a
time.”
Orison Swett Marden
Yesterday
was a beautiful day in Georgia. The thermometer registered 27 degrees when we
awoke and it was 31 degrees when we got into the car to head to Sweetwater
Creek State Park. It’s a fairly short drive to the park and it was 35 degrees
and sunny when we stepped onto the yellow trail. It warmed up to 61 degrees by
early afternoon and I got a little sunburn on my face.
Our
packs were light (12 lbs. and 10 lbs.) – nice !
Compared to the approx. 30 lbs. Buddy held on the Appalachian Trail, I
hoisted him with ease. Now all I have to do is remember how good today felt
with just 10 lbs. and not stuff him full when the time comes to walk the Camino
across northern Spain …
I’ve
been upping my mileage when walking around town but yesterday was a better test
of the healing of my right foot plantar fascia. Walking on uneven ground, roots, rocks, and tons of
slippery leaves covering everything put my feet through the paces. There was a slight difference compared to
my left foot which has never suffered an injury, but all in all (for an old
gal), I was able to go 10 miles on the trails at Sweetwater Creek and enjoyed all 23,000 steps.
It’s
cloudy and rain is on the way but we’ll walk around town today between rain showers
or head to the gym.
This
is my first attempt using iMovie to make a video. It’s a practice video because
I’d like to record our walk across Spain. We are planning and dreaming ...
