Wow, how did I miss this first time around? JP, this is definitely worthy of a publication!
Reading through your narrative I found myself flashing back to every backpacking trip I've ever taken: the initial excitement of getting on the trail, the apprehension of bear attacks quickly diminishing, the 2nd-day weariness and perceivably inaccurate guide books ("there's no way that was just a mile!"), the third day reek and brain freeze from bathing in a mountain stream, and the race back to the car thanking your lucky stars that you don't have to walk uphill any more and further damage your bleeding Achilles tendon. Finally that sweet, sweet post-trail meal. Although I was surprised you went to Subway! I make it a point to find the most hole in the wall greasy spoon and gorge on something like chicken fried steak or steak & eggs, or all of the above.
Good stuff JP, and thanks for sharing!
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