Zero Day
As expected I took the day off from hiking to allow my shin a chance to recover.
I contacted “Lookout” Lance in Puhoi for a place to stay Saturday night and Kayak rental on Sunday for the river trip to Wenderholm. High tide Sunday is not until 2:30pm, so I will have all morning to spend in Puhoi. There is a street market on Sundays in Puhoi. Exploring this should be a pleasant way to spend the morning while waiting for the tide to allow me to kayak to Wenderholm.
The shin is better today than it was last night. But there is still an ache when I walk and it is painful to the touch. I will reevaluate it in the morning and if there is improvement I will continue on the trail tomorrow.