Apple and Google gps maps for walking haven’t been the greatest so far. Today, at one point it said I had 38 miles to Somerset, then a few minutes later, I had 40 miles to go and said to take U-turn. So I looked at the map, and I knew that I would have to go extra miles, so I just mapped it myself even though gps told me a million times to turn around. It worked great except I had to walk on the highway which depressing when hot.
It was extremely hot. It was about 90 degrees in mostly all sun in peak hours of 11-2. I could find water fast enough, but good Samaritans helped me! Electrolytes are key, and obviously, a lot of water. Salty good helps, especially pickle juice. Thank you, Melissa Bosserman!
So glad to be in Kentucky, but the poverty is heart-breaking. I was told when I got to TN-KY border to not accept rides as hwy 27 is a very known corridor for child trafficking! I really don’t think there’s a market for trafficking seniors, or maybe the walk has made me look younger! Haha! Also, I was warned about people on meth!
But mostly, it was construction workers asking about about the walk and Heath Equity, and giving me ice cold water, and a very, very poor store owner giving me a free Gatorade when I was so thirsty!
Please check out the article in Clinton, TN newsletter about the walk. Please share it on FB/Instagram, etc. Thank you!
https://www.mycouriernews.com/…/walk-for-health-equity…
