MST Trek Day 68

I am currently 5 miles from the Minnesott Ferry and will be taking that in the morning.  It will connect me tp the start opf the trail heading into the Croatan National Forest.  We woke up this am at about 4:30 so we could get an early start.  The temperatures today are in the upper 90s with high humidity, making the heat index well into the 100s.  My main concern right now is making miles, but doing it in a way that works for Tennille. With very little shade, I have found that short (2 mile) stretches with long breaks seem to be working.  We made a little over 18 miles again today, and we are both feeling it.  Our original plan was to camp out tonight, but we were told there were going to be storms heading through, so as a treat for Tennille, we opted to stay in a wonderful little Bed & Breakfast.  I gave an interview to another newspaper today while sitting under a tree.  Having Jef from Thorlo with me has been wonderful.  He has gotten some awesome footage, provided us with much needed support; we have even had some time to discuss new ideas for my upcoming motivational speaking engagements.  In addition, Jef is great company-- we're lucky to have him with us.  The closer we get to the Croatan, the bugs are getting more ferocious.  I would like to thank Alexa from ExOfficio.  I am anxiously awaiting the bug repellant clothing that she offered to send us.  Can't wait to give the clothing a try. HELP:  I was just notified that Tennille is currently in THIRD place for the Hero Dog Awards in the Guide Dog category.  If you haven't voted for her yet, please do so.  The link is on my webpage and at the bottom of this blog.  If you have voted, thank you-- and remember, you can vote every single day.  Thanks so much.

Link: http://www.herodogawards.org/contestants?nominee=87734379