None the less she completed 60km of the 80km with all these injuries. Starting off by walking in slops until the blisters formed between her toes, then resorting to walking the rest of the way barefoot.
Keep in mind she completed the entire hike with a heavy hiking bag on her back. That's beyond brave. So proud of her!
She's home now and receiving much warranted TLC. The wounds have been attended to and they are slowing starting to heal. Both her feet remain severely swollen, but we are treating that. She still cannot wear shoes and won't be able to do so for a couple of days. Slippers are the closest to shoes she is going to get for now.
When she arrived home last night all she wanted to do was take a long, hot, foamy bath and then a well deserved comfortable sleep in her own bed. All I wanted was to hear about the hike . . . . it was not going to happen.
This afternoon she started to unwind and slowly the stories started coming. She herself is still amazed at how she managed to complete the entire 80km hike and completing it well. She stayed among the front runners on the hike and she never asked or accepted assistance. Her fellow hikes encouraging her every step of the way. Even one of the teacher commented that not once did she moan or complain. What has become evident from her now verbal diarrhea, is that she has made memories that will stay with her for a lifetime.
My heart bursts with pride!
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