here, i was so happy to find the water nice and cool!
it was now a few minutes after 5 and i had only hiked just under 18 miles for the day! i was hoping to get in at least 7 more. i was so tired, though! the miles seemed to drag on and i had to stop often to give my shoulders a break.
at 7:38, i saw a flat camping spot along a bend in the trail with pretty pink flowers nearby and an open view. i had planned on getting further and there was still enough sunlight to continue walking. i hesitated and then decided to make a compromise 