A walk to Monmouth

Last year my mom decided she was going to walk to Monmouth and I would take her home after I got off work. I thought she was crazy, that is such a long walk. Well she talked Megan and I into going with her this year.

I got my boy's ready dropped them off at my mother in law's house and met my mom and Megan at their house. At about 9:00 we made our way out. I must admit I was a little nervous, what if I have to go to the bathroom, what if I get hurt, what if we get hit by a car. Lots of things were going through my head. On our way out of the drive way, I said "oh I was going to put on some sun screen" but Megan and my mom told me I didn't need it. I said " we will see about that". So we started out really good, talking and having fun. But then about 2 hours into it, we were ready to bed done. Our feet, hip's and knees were killing us. But with a little mind over matter we made it 11.1 miles to our destination (the Beauty Lounge) where we drank lots of cold water and sat down until my dad came to pick us up.

Once we got home, we took a nice shower and tried to relax. Well Megan and my mom got to relax, I had a birthday party to go to. Anyway, I looked in the mirror, and was in shock at how SUNBURNED I was. I am a freaking lobster. I guess I will never listen to Megan and my mom again. But I guess 3 hours in the sun will do that to you. So I woke up this morning with sore toes and hips, my allergies in full bloom, and my sun burn killing me. I am not looking forward to taking a shower and feeling the intense pain of the hot water hitting me. Even though I can barely walk I had fun and am looking forward to doing it again.

On our way out

First steps

We made it to Monmouth

Mission complete

result of no sun screen