by Melanie McManus | Apr 24, 2021 | Natchez Trace (Hiking) 2021, Tennessee, Trail Journals
Oh, what a day reaching Dogwood Mudhole! Actually, that wasn’t the main problem. So, Amy and I are both suffering from tendinitis. She decided to take the day off. I was going to do the same, then dive back into 20-mile (32.2-km) days. But the more I thought about...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 25, 2021 | Natchez Trace (Hiking) 2021, Tennessee, Trail Journals
Today’s goal was Metal Ford, just 15.5 miles (25 km) north. We are punting with our schedule every day, trying to make it these final miles despite our painful tendinitis. Since Amy has plans to hike in the Grand Canyon with her husband shortly after this trip, she is...