High Gear joined me this summer for some great backpacking in Pennsylvania and Connecticut . Covering miles on the AT with one of my favorite hiking partners is a lot of fun. She really makes a difference! Most of the time, I'm hiking alone and meet people along the way when I head in to town or finish the day at a shelter.
We had some ambitious plans to spend several weeks on the trail. Unfortunately, a large bone spur started a tear in the tendon on top of my right foot. Luckily, this has been fixed with some surgery and several weeks of keeping my right foot elevated and still.
The last few weeks of recovery have been frustrating to say the least. I had planned to cover hundreds of miles this summer, so sitting in an apartment recuperating requires much patience. I've read several books and seen lots of the London Olympics. Hopefully, the stitches come out and the bandages come off soon!
