The tent has been shaken out, set up and seam sealed! Woot woot!
This weekend will be more practice days--ten miles with full pack and then backyard tent camping. I need to get more miles in with my shoes, but walking around the streets has proved to be incredibly boring. I'm hoping that a trail along the river will help lessen the monotony of sidewalk walking!
Commiserate: I have been so good about putting on my Hike Goo before every walk, so that I don't get blisters, and then I went dancing and got a HUGE blister on the bottom of my foot. I'm telling myself now is the perfect time for a longer walk, because I'm sure blisters will be the least of my pains on the trail, but it's still frustrating how something so little can be such a bother. :/
Celebrate: my tent feels awesomely roomy, and getting it all ready is making me insanely excited! I also got in touch with a fellow 'Bree' who hiked the PCT last summer, and was able to ask her some of my pressing questions (namely, the snake and bear situation), and I feel somewhat more reassured about what I can probably expect. Btw, her blog is awesome (google Bree hikes the pct)--and the way she tackled the trail is way beyond my current abilities, but something to aspire to!
That's it for tonight. Next post will include my gear list and backyard camping updates!
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