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Pit Stop 4 and the Bus
As I headed up to Pit Stop 4, I knew my choice would be to take the bus into camp.
I
was beginning to trip and misstep on the final hills. And the route from here would
be on hot pavement for the next 4.5 miles. I could tell my face was dark purple.
I had none of the nausea or ear buzzing, but knew they would soon return when I got
onto the pavement. I tried giving the "thumbs up" signs to Crew who asked
if I was OK, but they wanted me to talk to them as well. The nerve! How dare
they be so caring! They were counting people entering the Pit Stop and I was number
96. I quickly used the PJ, got water and sports drink and a snack and was the last person
on the first bus. In fact, there was no seat for me but I was able to sit on the
step next to the driver. The air conditioned bus was a blessing. A Crew member
entered and explained that we had the choice to remain on the bus to Camp.
When we
arrived at the drop-off, another Crew member entered and said the same thing.
I
swallowed my ego as I was the only person on the bus to take that option. After all,
these were the jack-rabbits of the whole walk.
Into Camp
And so I arrived as, very likely, the first finisher of the day (other than those brought
in for medical reasons earlier on the trail). The Crew cheered and greeted me and I
stopped at the Check-in for them to record my number. I told a Crew Member that I
was having heat sickness symptoms earlier and decided not to risk the hot pavement on the
final 4.5 miles. She said she would feel better if I got checked at the Medical
Tent, so I obediently went there.
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