The grassy tracks provide me with over 20 ticks. Today is a mix of overgrown trail, dirt roads, and overgrown grassy tracks. The ticks stand out well on the bright blue fabric and I get to pick them off without panicking too much. I put on the long pants that I retrieved from my bounce box and feel better about the bugs. There is a strong breeze today so there are mosquito-free zones and I love them! Don’t worry, there are still ticks to deal with. Luckily I don’t have to go too far and the worst of it is soon rinsed away. I squish my way along the trail and hope for a stream to rinse off at. Putting it back on over the mud-covered sock was a less than wonderful experience. Yuck!! I have to turn around to grab the sandal and while I lift it the muddy water pours out of it.
Now my shoeless foot lands in the mud and my sock is covered in muck. I’m trying to get out of it but the mud won’t give up my sandal. While I’m trying to swat the mosquitos I lose my balance on the logs and my left foot lands in the mud. I had let down my guard and pulled up my net because they weren’t too bad. Problem is that the mosquitos like the mud pit and start swarming me again. So at some, I try walking on some skinny logs to get around a mud pit. I do, however, try to keep the worst of the muck out. It’s muddy going in and the trail is rumored to be quite muddy on the other side so I don’t even bother trying to keep my sandals dry. It’s pretty wide but not fast or deep so I just walk straight on through. The day starts with a short walk through a field and then the ford of the Prairie River. Greenleaf wanted to come out and join me but I asked for a few weeks alone so he’ll come out mid-June sometime. I am looking forward to having some solo time as well. The trail wasn’t always easy and the last few days with the mosquitos were challenging to say the least but she hung in there! I’m going to miss her. I’m so grateful she’s kept me company for 26 days and 360 miles. After breakfast, we drive back to the trail and I have to say goodbye to Little Bird.
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