May 22, 2013
Last night's peaceful shelter took a serious turn after 10 pm. Three hikers began a night long repetition of vomiting and running to the privy. It was violent and constant throughout the night. This is the area that had an outbreak of the Noro Virus earlier in the spring. Could it be the virus has returned?
I started packing before 6 am, and got away from there as fast as I could. I did a real washing when I came to a source of water. Tonight as I write this I feel fine. I can only hope I am clear of any infection. This afternoon I walked past the next shelter and am camped alone by the trail. I think I will stay away from the shelter crowd until I know things have cleared up.
Today was just a walking day. There was one amazing view this afternoon, but I almost missed it in the heat and humidity. At the last minute I looked up and saw the world spreading out before me. It makes me ponder how many truly beautiful things we miss in life and never even know it.
The day was very warm, thick, and humid. There was not a breath of air stirring. I was struggling with a long, steep uphill climb and was mentally growing discouraged. "What's the point!", I said within. A few moments later I rounded the hill to find myself standing below a beautiful waterfall, cascading down through the gap into the forest below. I found myself laughing out loud at my short-sightedness and the majesty of the view before me.
I ended the day hiking through a thunderstorm. I was up high when it began, but moved quickly down into a gap where I am now camped. My little green tent goes well with the forest and ferns around me. I think I'll be safe and comfortable through the night.
Last night's peaceful shelter took a serious turn after 10 pm. Three hikers began a night long repetition of vomiting and running to the privy. It was violent and constant throughout the night. This is the area that had an outbreak of the Noro Virus earlier in the spring. Could it be the virus has returned?
I started packing before 6 am, and got away from there as fast as I could. I did a real washing when I came to a source of water. Tonight as I write this I feel fine. I can only hope I am clear of any infection. This afternoon I walked past the next shelter and am camped alone by the trail. I think I will stay away from the shelter crowd until I know things have cleared up.
Today was just a walking day. There was one amazing view this afternoon, but I almost missed it in the heat and humidity. At the last minute I looked up and saw the world spreading out before me. It makes me ponder how many truly beautiful things we miss in life and never even know it.
The day was very warm, thick, and humid. There was not a breath of air stirring. I was struggling with a long, steep uphill climb and was mentally growing discouraged. "What's the point!", I said within. A few moments later I rounded the hill to find myself standing below a beautiful waterfall, cascading down through the gap into the forest below. I found myself laughing out loud at my short-sightedness and the majesty of the view before me.
I ended the day hiking through a thunderstorm. I was up high when it began, but moved quickly down into a gap where I am now camped. My little green tent goes well with the forest and ferns around me. I think I'll be safe and comfortable through the night.
RSS Feed