B1’s health was mildly off when we launched, and his energy was waning, not improving, with all the exertion--even with a slow pace and extra rest (plus fresh air and sunshine). The decision is to return home for medical attention and recuperation. We’re resigning ourselves to yet another Mississippi attempt in 2015.
The decision was super easy... what is more important than enjoying the trek and feeling healthy? I am still stunned, of course. The decision had one particularly hard moment... when a pair of kayakers and a pair of canoeists shared the campsite our second night, portaged the beaver dam and continued to the Gulf.
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I can feel your anguish, L and M. So sorry this did not go as planned (for the second year in a row) but the good news is the river will be there for a LONG time. Look at all the intel you have already gathered for your next attempt!
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had to stop. Hope next year is better.
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