Well I guess I should delete the last sentence from the prior entry. Last night I experienced severe abdominal pain. I went to the clinic here the next morning and checked in and was told to return at 11:30. The closest hospital is in Granby or Steamboat Springs, both about an hour’s drive. The staff were extremely nice, the clinic is immaculate but they lack facilities to diagnose certain conditions, understandable given the size of Walden. The doctor was very patient and attentive but understandably hesitant to treat without a confirmed diagnosis. I suspect I have diverticulitis. We drove to Riverside where we could get a camping site as the campground in Walden was booked. I slept all the way and throughout the day. After becoming febrile, I decided to start the antibiotics I was given in Walden in case the situation worsened. I’m taking a few days off and will try to do a short ride on Monday. If things worsen, I’ll go to a hospital in Laramie. 

I did meet a couple of through-hikers here doing the Continental Divide trail. Their trail names are Bigfoot (believe me- size 14, they’re huge!) and Maverick. Bigfoot almost finished the PCT last year but had to quit near the end in Washington due to forest fires. At least cyclists can often reroute under those circumstances. 

I should mention that Lazy Acres Campground in Riverside is a very nice campground. Tent sites here are $15 and they have showers and laundry facilities. There are restaurants and bar across the street. If you want to upgrade it, there’s an incredible restaurant about a mile away in Encampment WY called DiVide. Peter ate the best steak of his life there. I had perfectly cooked salmon and grilled vegetables. They had a really decent wine selection. I’m not a beer drinker so can’t comment on that. Peter had a perfect Manhattan. I’m not drinking 🙁. 

Peter managed to snag a new hitch jack in Casper and installed it! One less thing to worry about!

Signing out until Monday. Hope the body mends. Thanks for following along. 

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Nancy HornikOh Sandy.....hope by now you are feeling much better! I too am so glad Peter and Henry are with you. Please dont push yourself to hard. Its time you take as good of care of yourself, as you did to so many others throughout your career!
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Sandy EarleTo Nancy HornikI’m feeling better but not nearly 100%. Easy ride this morning. Will take the day off tomorrow. Planning a hike with the boys (Peter and Henry). Maybe a swim in the morning if it’s not too cold. Haven’t been in a pool for 4-5 months!
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