in Hyeonpoong

I arrived in Hyeonpoong a bit before 10 p.m. and walked to Hong C Motel purely by muscle memory (not a huge or praiseworthy feat, really: it's been only a month). No rain or snow. The lady at the front desk remembered me; I explained that I was picking up where I'd left off despite the late time of year.

Since I hadn't done a proper inventory or pre-taped my feet, I took my time and did those things. My backpack had been a little overstuffed with winter gear, but since I'll be wearing most of it in the early morning, the backpack is now roomy again.

I ate like a monster on Thanksgiving, so Friday morning, I didn't even bother to check my blood sugar: I'm pretty sure it was well over 200. I was supposed to fast on Friday, but I gave in to temptation and ate some leftovers for lunch: my pumpkin pie was better on the second day, and I also had my lovely stuffing and creamed corn. I think my boss is taking the rest of the leftovers home to his family. Shifting gears: I did manage an afternoon poop; poop timing is one of the things I always worry about when out walking. While I don't much care about pissing (guys can piss anywhere), I'd rather not have to take a squat until I'm safely done walking for the day. 

Saturday's segment is 25K, from roughly southwest Daegu to northwest Daegu. I'm walking to the If Hotel, where I will shamelessly dine at my favorite Chinese spot. Gganpoonggi and fried mandu have become a tradition, unhealthy though they be. 

I'll be very curious to see whether my foot opens up again after only 25K. Hopefully, the first day back will go without a hitch, but you never know. Fingers and tentacles crossed that this final half of the walk will go much better than the first half did. 

Some quick pics:

that same bus stop in Hyeonpoong, with the stairs up to the military monument

facing the little bus terminal, closed at 9:50 p.m.

Hong C Motel, only W50,000, no smart toilet

Let's see if I can grab some shuteye for a few hours. I'm up at 4 and out by 4:30. I'll sleep like a baby for sure Saturday night.