Thursday, January 24, 2013

Calling this Hike Off

To much road walking.  Looks like a series of day hikes that have been linked together by road walks.  That's just to rough on the feet.

That being said the trail s very well marked, even the roads.

Return weight is 218 pounds so I lost 9 pounds in five days.  Was eating 1150 calories a day, one 8oz bar of cheese(Cabots) and one Builder Bar.

I am gong to try to stick with eating that light, minimal carbs.

From the looks of things I will have to seriously start working out.  The first few days were a real shock.   I can't start off in the desert in that condition.  It looks like my body knows what to do, lose weight fast.  Gonna work hard to get down to 200 pounds before leaving.

Might go out and do a series of 4-5 day hikes.  Good way to shock the system.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Marshall Swamp

Best part of the days hike.  Other 2/3rds was road walk.  In the middle of nowhere for the night.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Horses

Ran into quite a few people on horseback yesterday. 

Note: When you encounter a horse on the trail make sure you speak or the horse will think your a monster and run off with hapless rider and all.

Learn something new everyday.

Land Bridge

Nothing to exciting.

I-75 Land Bridge

Nice cool morning, could have slept all day.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Little Stonehenge

Stephen Pruitt Memorial.  No idea who he is but was a cool memorial.

Much better day hiking, virtually all forest.  Water is an issue and good thing I brought the pump.

I am totally out of shape and intentionally keeping the calories low.  Did 13 miles today and am beat.

Saw a raccoon squirl but was to beat up to bother with a picture.  Les Stroud is the Man!

Morning Sun

A lot of critters running around last night including a growling big cat.  I suspect a Bobcat although this is Florida Panther country.
Anyway I am still alive and shooting for the 49th Street Campground.
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