This morning I did a test hike with my backpack.

The time to figure out any weaknesses in my system is by actually using the gear.

Glad to say the bag was super comfortable. I did 2.72 miles in about an hour with a full pack in my very hilly neighborhood. I figure I need to be able to do at least 5 miles, if nothing else but to help strengthen me before I get to Cusco, Peru at 10,700 ft.

It is so beautiful in Atlanta.

Looks like from the Amazon.

Mushrooms.

Gassed up my car. Still pretty cheap. Last week it went from 2.29 to 2.49 in one day.

Enjoyed lunch with K. Took a short break then went to the mission to help the kids with their homework.

I helped around ten kids.

Some of them had major projects and it was SUPER hard to get them to do it. Sometimes it comes down to me threatening to go talk with their moms. They know I’ll do it, so they usually start working.

Rained a lot again this afternoon. I got home around 8pm so I haven’t checked my rain gauge.

My feet are a bit sore after the hike.

Admin duties now.

I loved these clouds.