Delaware Water Gap, PA (USA)

As I posted before, I found out I had a problem with my cell phone last night. My fears were confirmed this morning, so I drove to Stroudsburg (north on PA-33) and found an AT&T store west of town (Bartonsville). Had to wait for it to open (at 0900), so I ate "breakfast" at Giant (0800). It took several hours for me to get my new phone working this morning (finished at 1200). It had gotten much warmer by that point but the sun was shining and there were hardly any clouds. Used I-80 to get to PA-611 and located the trail-head near the town of Delaware Water Gap. Got started (SOBO) at around 1230. The start of the hike required a climb of about 1000 feet (tiring!). The trail was poorly marked (had to backtrack a few times). I also fell down on the slippery rocks (ouch!). Had great views on the way up, though: the river, I-80 and several pretty peaks in both directions. Had my new phone camera to capture it all! Saw many more people today (a family with babies, a solo Texas section hiker, a trio of SOBO through hikers, day hikers with their dogs) and heard many voices at the shelter (but I didn't stop). When I reached the top of Mount Minsi, the rest of the trail was mostly flat. I turned around at PA-191 and headed back immediately. Yesterdays slog and the climb today nearly did me in, despite hiking fewer miles than yesterday. I got really exhausted and hungry on the way back. By the time I reached my car, I decided to change into regular shoes and ditch my hiking gear. I then walked through town and finished the last mile across the Delaware River (to New Jersey). On the way back, I talked to locals about their jazz festival, which was starting in the morning. Got finished around 1830 after about 15 miles and was sore, tired, and faint... Drove back to Wind Gap - got gas at Turkey Hill (1910), got cash (1915) and dinner at Arby's (1925) - collapsed in bed at the Travel Inn again. Watched Law & Order CI for a few hours (restless - couldn't get to sleep). Will try to hike again tomorrow but not sure I've got a lot more in me... AT Today = 7.50 miles / G.T. AT = 513.05 miles