I felt a little rough when I woke up at 8 a.m. Yukon and I asked how mom slept and she said she heard the flute from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. Whoops sorry mom, we were just having too much fun!
I began my hike out of Lott rd and completed a mile to catch mom and Yukon. Yukon had hiked a mile further and I completed it quickly so he wouldn't have to do it again. Mom and Yukon were waiting when I arrived then we began our hike for the day.
The hike thru the marsh and seeing tons of swans reminded me of Africa! We hiked a beautiful board walk and the views were indescribable.
...And then my body said BOOM! No more. I was completely exhausted and worn out. I could go no further mentally and physically. Combining a 27 mile day, 5 hours of sleep, and a night of partying all were contributors. I felt bad for my hiking partner Yukon because he had taken a zero day the day before to allow me to catch up. Today we had only gone 11 miles and I was done. I laid on the grass to rest up, but it did no good.
Yukon encouraged me to hike .5 miles further to Heavenly Hill Farms. I was able to. I got a watermelon slice, vitamin water and nesquik chocolate milk. I went Im the back and slept on a picnic table under a huge tent they had for hikers.
I woke up an hour later at 5:30 p.m. and broke the news to Yukon that I was officially done for the day. Ahead of me was a 900 ft climb called the staircase to heaven. I definitely could not take that challenge on.
I called mom and she came and got us. Yukon was flexible and understanding. I am extremely grateful to have a perfect hiking partner. We counter each other's weaknesses and are extremely understanding. We also push one another to the max.
We arrived to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Hostel. I stopped and got ice prior to our arrival. I iced my knees, ankles and feet. The 27 mile day had it's way with me today. My body was pushed to the max. I showered and got horizontal at 7 p.m. Mom went and got me a whopper meal my favorite from Burger King. I slept well and the fellowship hall was air conditioned. We had about 15 hikers there.
Even though we started the day in Unionville, NY we hiked most of the day in New Jersey. The episcopal church was located in Vernon, New Jersey.
Unionville NY.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge.
Yukon overlooking the marsh.
Beautiful day.
Boardwalk.
Boardwalk over the marsh.
Boardwalk.
Boardwalk bridge.
Boardwalk bridge.
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