I was reluctant to leave the shady overhang of Sister Superior, but I wanted to get back to the car
before dark (even though I was equipped to hike in the dark). Because of fatigue and a shortage of
water, I went slowly and rested often. In the three longest breaks I laid down in the shade, closed
my eyes, and dreamed of being back at the car. Getting up to continue the hike was a major effort.
The ascent out of the valley, which included zigzagging up a steep sandy slope, was gruelling.
It felt as if I were on a forced march.
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