from Auburn to Lakewood

I'm going to be travelling from Auburn to Lakewood (just south of Tacoma) tomorrow; MapQuest plots this as a 21.89-mile route (remember, I have to avoid the interstate), which ought to present a decent challenge to my nearly-recuperated feet. I think I'll start early tomorrow-- very early. Say, 6:30 or 7:00AM. Early to bed, early to rise...

With the trekking poles, I'm hoping to make decent time as I stilt my way across the landscape like a tardy Olympian who's missed the biathlon. The poles were helpful when I was barely able to put any weight on my feet; I'm confident they'll be even more of a boon now.

I'm hoping to be staying at either an abbey or (gasp) a convent in the vicinity of Lacey on Saturday; the stay won't be free, but will provide me an address to which my father can send some supplies (bill me for the equipment and shipping cost, Dad). I'm a bit worried about adding yet more weight to the pack, but these are necessaries: a new sleeping bag and a one-man tent, both of which Dad selected based on quality and, just as important, weight.

Speaking of weight: when I was in Kent, Rico noted that I was carrying around too much cotton (jeans, socks, shirts), so I might be switching all that out for lighter-weight materials at some point in the near future.

So that's the plan for the next few days. Keep those fingers and tentacles crossed.

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