It was here I bid a startled farewell to sweet baby Chapstick

Very rare lunch break. I think we only had lunch on trail this once, being the longest day

Safe travels chapstick, safe travels

April 17, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

A couple extras from Day Three, including the spot by the river where, as I stooped to rinse my hands in the water, my poor precious chapstick tumbled from my chest pocket into the stream 😭😭 "I'm sorry chapstick I'm sorry!!" I cried, feeling like I'd just abandoned a small child at a mall.

I hope she washed up somewhere safe and sound, invigorated by her adventurous journey and excited to start a new life.Read more