On The Right Road

“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 ...