#113 Zero at Woods Hole - Day 52: ATMM 625.4 - ATMM 625.4
Mother Nature once again shares her sense of humor.
Who could say no to such a breakfast? I’m already over my budget for this hike but couldn’t resist.
Several hikers are getting their backpacks prepped to slackpack a section that would allow them to go into Pearisburg VA to resupply, then shuttle back up the mountain to here. I don’t need anything from town but think I might slackpack too.
“It costs how much for a ride back?” I don’t think I’ll be slack packing today. It would be double the money if I slackpacked because I’d have to pay again to be dropped off in Pearisburg in the morning to continue north from there.
Maybe just leaving from here today will be best. Or maybe not.
My friends are taking a zero-day. Maybe I will too. Or maybe not.
I don’t know. I can’t make up my mind. Both scenarios nag me. I can’t decide.
If I stay, I won’t make it to the planned end, plus it will cost more money than I had planned to spend.
If I go, I go alone and miss making memories with my friends, but make it to the planned end.
I didn’t mean for those two lines to rhyme, but there they are.
The forecast calls for flash floods. Right now it is cloudy and cool, perfect hiking weather.
There are steep climbs and drop-offs in the section that would be dangerous in a heavy rain.
I’m torn between two thoughts; I can’t decide if this trip is a win or a bust. Something’s been off the whole time.
A zero would give my body a chance to recover. But my body is designed for constant movement.
Lack of water on the trail and lack of tent spots on the trail are an issue. The rain will help with the water. I’ll hike that section tomorrow anyway, water or not.
Either decision feels wrong. I knew I was still messed up emotionally, but I didn’t know how bad. Remember, the inability to make decisions is on of my lingering side effects.
I’ll just have to make my decision and live with it. Or be bothered by it all day.
I guess I’ll stay. Or go.
No, no, I’ll stay.
So, what to do with a day of rest?