I’m so sad to write this, but today I decided to go home. My knee is swollen and I had sharp shooting pains whenever I do a balancing wobble – which is constant when walking on the rocks.

I have already rested for two days and then a short 5 mile slack pack. I think my knee needs more time to heal and I would rather do that at home than sitting in a hotel or hostel.

I hope to be back in August, but that will all depend on how my knee heals. I am very disappointed, but I promised myself that if I wasn’t having fun, I would come home. It is not fun to hurt with every step and just want the day to be over so you can sit down.

I will keep everyone posted on my decision of whether to return to the trail or not.