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Thank You, Old Shoes

8:01 AM

Thank you, little shoes, for holding out for so long. Hopefully the new ones will take me just as far.

9:48 AM

A new backpack, new shoes, and better sun protection without immediately smelling like sweat: a merino wool sun hoodie—and not to forget the bear canister, restocked with food for the next eight days. Now it’s on to the next motel and waiting until Tuesday morning so I can send a box of gear back to the Netherlands.

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