Today we got up, got packed, and got unpacked. We are taking a zero! Karma's knees are hurting her to the point of tears and my emotional day yesterday had me yearning for a day of relaxation and healing. I was still crying in the morning and that made me feel lousy. I did see Rabbit and he asked me to sign his trail passport. It made me smile and brought a little happiness to my morning.
Sprout got up shortly after that and went to the Appalachian Deli to meet up with Nate before he had to be at work because I left my trekking poles in Jenny's car. I was a hot mess and Sprout and Nate saved the day. Man I love them!!
Today's zero was phenomenal. It was just what I needed. We sat around the pavilion and listened to good music and enjoyed ourselves. The boys went to the Appalachian Deli and got pizza and treats for us. They got a bag of ice for Karma to ice her knees and swollen feet. While they were gone Karma and I laid on two wooden tables that lay close to the ground (only about two inches off the ground.) We laid on Sprout and my sleeping mats and I explained to Karma, through broken sentences and big tears, about my emotional day yesterday. She made me feel much better. I feel closer to her for understanding and being so kind to me. She is an incredible person and I am so lucky to be hiking with her and Mountain Man.
I feel like today was our first true zero too. We had no errands that we had to run. No laundry to do. Nothing but relaxation and happiness!! Karma and I went to the Appalachian Deli at 7pm for more pizza and treats. We got a ride back from a super friendly man. He was our hero. We didn't want to walk back. Haha. We lied to the boys and told them that we walked SO FAST. Eventually I caved though and we told them the truth. It was a good night and I went to bed revived and happy. I knew I would get there. I am just lucky I have a husband and friends to push me in the right direction.
