After injuring myself, I was only able to make it 5 miles to the Leroy A. Smith Shelter, where I settled in for the night. I slept about 11 hours, waking up frequently due to the cold, but I feel better today. I'm optimistic that this won't end my trip, but we'll see. Palmerton, PA has a free hiker hostel in the old jailhouse and a hospital. I will try to make it there today.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
My Home Last Night
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