ok todays the day. my mom changed my plans. she wants to provide me with a final good dinner before (spam gets on the menu) at swains lock today. my mom is a great italian cook so i never say no to her meals. she will drive me to georgetown where i will start on the canal. she will drive to swain's and wait. short enjoyable day.
it has been a bad year for me. i know it has been worse for many others so i mean no complaint. on this trip i am looking for peace. nothing more. when i find places that give me peace i will linger.
thks to all for their help