-WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation (2012 update)
August 25, 2001
We had to walk 0.5 miles, one way, just to get water!
Most of the time, water is found right on the Trail, from a stream crossing it, or from a spring bubbling close by. Sometimes, especially at shelters were the water source needs to be a bit away from normal human wastes, it is only a few hundred feet away.
We get so used to water being within reach.
Of course, the water I was complaining about was at the bottom of a mountain, after hiking about 15 - 20 miles. Not to mention then having to lug a few liters of water and a 20-pound pack 0.5 miles back up the mountain.
Still, at least there was water...
Beautiful views from the ridge of Delaware Water Gap (too bad there had to be an interstate).
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| Delaware River Bridge |
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