Hot springs NC now. There is a fire north of town across the river they have been dropping water on all day, but its still smoking. When I left the standing bear I managed to get a sprain about 2 miles out and continued for 6 miles until I ran into Rhino again. He said he had something and proceeded to put on some cream. Whatever its trail medicine right? He then said he used it when he was in the German army... red flag #1. After rubbing it in all he told me it would take the pain away and I might not like him very much for awhile. After I finished eating the poptart lunch I took out the marshmallows and roasted them on my ankle. I wonder how the Germans managed to distill lava and put it in a cream but it was on my leg. The stuff burned for about 4 hours. My leg felt like it was on fire and he was right the pain went away and was replaced by the butane torch in my boot. I then made the accident of mixing up my socks at midday and the other foot got a dose of the pain...oops. I also washed the socks out last night but they still had the burn today, never again shall I accept medicine from a German.
The bears tried to get the food last night with no success. The sprain still hurts a little but I think Im going to see about lightening up and moving on tomorrow at a slightly slowed pace. Ill talk to you all later when I get a chance. Pictures are on the way back to Jennie so hopefully she can pick a few to put up and prove I'm actually out here in the middle of the woods.
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A balm received from a Mensch
Your pain he said it would quench
Instead your leg started to fry
Perhaps next time you'll try
Taking advice from the French?
Aaron! Got got your postcard. Thank you very much. YOU ARE DOING IT- HURRAY doesn't even begin to express how happy & excited I am that you're off having the adventure of a lifetime. Always looking forward to you next post, I'm sure that there's many a story you don't have time to relay to us all that keeps you entertained while drudging along. May the path in front of you always rise up to meet your feet! Hugs, Lauren
It's Mandie Forrester soon to be your sister in Law. Hope your doing well. Everyone is proud of you. Especially your father. He loves you very much. He said he wants to walk the last 2oo miles with you. He has a ride to get to you. He just needs to know where you will be, though you probably don't know right off the top of your head. We all wish you luck in your amazing Journey, and say hello to your beautiful little friend. I bet it's so cute.
Lots of Luck,
~Mandie Forrester
ooooops, sorry Step sister. Got a lil confused for a second there. lol. We all love ya!!!!
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