hot springs,nc

sorry for the lack of communication. no AT&T coverage for the past few days. I'm ok. in hot springs, nc after a short 4 mile hike this morning. the ligaments/tendons on the inside of my right ankle are hurting, but not too bad and not swollen. I spoke with someone at the outfitter and with a specialist - I haven't torn anything and I'm not changing shoes/boots yet, but I did buy stronger ankle supports. I might take off tomorrow if it still feels really sore in the morning. otherwise, I'll have an easy 11 mile day. I'll see how I feel. got into town early today, so it's almost like a day off. nice - except there's not a lot here. 600 ppl and public Internet. that's it, basically. a diner, restaurant, and dollar store - but a really great outfitter. jeez, I miss NYC. I'm standing half-naked in a laundrymat/convenience store waiting for my clothes to dry...drinking a dr pepper. the sign on the door reads: Keep your clothes on while doing laundry. A towel does not count as clothing.". COOL!
also! I'm staying at a $20 motel tonight. the "keeper" told me not to pay the old guy (his father) when I check out in the morning, because his father is crazy and will bury the money somewhere in the backyard. I'm NOT making up this stuff!! between you, me, and the Internet - I think I already paid the old guy, and then he walked to the backyard to get my receipt!
later,
L


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