Mile 580.0, Laurel Creek
Well, it wasn't the longest day but it suuuuure felt long. I bonked AGAIN on electrolytes and my feet have new blisters, and the terrain was rocky.
I need to stay ahead of my electrolytes. I can't believe I bonked again. I thought I was taking in enough but I guess with all the sweating and exertion I do for an entire day I need to put more into my body.
I also have new blisters. I've hiked over 500 miles and have had only one blister, until now. All of he sudden I have 3 new blisters on my toes. I was baffled until this morning when I realized I got them when I started using Gold Bond foot powder to try to stave off foot odor. Apparently, the powder was doing its job in absorbing my sweat but on the other hand it created friction where there was once none. Once I figured that out I washed my feet and got rid of the powder. Now I have to wait for these blisters to heal, and in the meantime I have to walk on sore feet.
I saw a momma bear and 2 cubs this afternoon. The momma chased the cubs up a tree and watched me very closely until I was out of site. That was a special experience.
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