Sandoval to Vandalia: 25 miles
Stepped off from Sandoval at 6:00 A.M. Walked through Fairman, Patoka, Vernon, Shobonier and into Vandalia at 4:00 P. M. I had to make a modification to my routine, as carrying the extra weight of the backpack was detrimental to my feet! Boog Walker (at Fats Tavern in Sandoval) suggested I use a golf pushcart to carry my pack along. With this in mind, my day 7 trip was completed utilizing the golf pullcart and, with a temperature of 94 degrees (heat index of over 100), it made all the difference in the world.
I said that I would "walk" every mile; however, I don't necessarily have to do it with a 35 pound pack on my back.
I was met by my son Kevin at the Vandalia Statehouse (the last capitol building prior to the state capitol moving to Springfield), and this completes my first full week of walking (7 days and a total of 164 miles, covering the bottom third of the state). I am resting in an air-conditioned hotel room with my feet up in a lazy boy recliner because I am absolutely exhausted!!!
Tomorrow will be my first (and much anticipated) rest day... the fun continues again on Monday as I set off for Oconee, IL.
Glad to see your resting and sorry you needed to make some changes, but if it helps that's all that matters. Rest up and enjoy you rest day with Kevin. I love you !!!
ReplyDeleteI am fine and well. My feet are hurting but going to the cart should really help. I will walk every mile but not with the pack. I love you and give Grant William a kiss from Grampa.
DeleteThe cart is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI would not be able to make the balance of my trip without it.
DeleteI hope this doesn't lead to you taking up golf.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you Papa Trow. Enjoy your day of rest. I'd need a week of rest if I walked that many miles. Stay safe. Love you
ReplyDeleteYou need a nice foot massage tonite..soak your feet in some Epsom salt and keep them elevated. The golf cart thingy was a great idea. Now you won't wear out those feet so much. Have a great rest day!!!
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