"You got to know when to hold 'em,...

...know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run."
-Kenny Rogers, The Gambler


June 19, 2001


Longest day.  About 17.5 miles.  The first section was the worst mosquitos.  Fortunately, they’ve gotten better as we got higher.

"this building" refers to the privy

My equipment - taking a break to Jo-Mary Road (logging road)

Lots of pain.  Pinched nerve by right shoulder.  Big toes sore but ok.  Base of shin right at foot were really sore.  Take it easy, baby.


It was in serious pain.


As I lay in the lean-to that night, I seriously considered the end of my hike. I could go back to Jo-Mary Road and hitchhike out, get medical attention, and head home.


I seriously thought I had overdone it. Done serious damage.


So, I prayed. I prayed that if God wanted me to continue, He would heal my pain.


And, with that, I slept.