Day 62 - Seely Woodworth to Harpers Creek

Took our time getting up and out, since lunch didn’t start til 10 and we had only two miles to do to get to the road (plus another two into town).

Smittee takes a break

Stopped at a cute country store (had two bananas and two cups of coffee). Mailed home my fleece, heavy socks, and first journal. Just so happened that one of the owners of the B & B was at the store, and offered us a ride.

The place was really nice, kind of rustic looking with lots of wood inside. We sat at a cloth-covered dining table and were treated to nachos, cranberry juice, spaghetti with homemade sauce, garlic bread, lemon poppy seed cake, etc. It was amazing and best of all – free. The B & B has only been in business for a year, so I guess they’re trying to get the word out. We’ll be happy to spread some good PR!

Earl even drove us as far back to the trail as possible, so we only had an extra mile to do. Still 12 miles left, though. Stopped for a good long break at Spy Rock. Then up to the Priest mountain, followed by a knee-pounding 5+ mile descent.

Got to the shelter at 6:45. Still space, but we’re tenting it on somewhat slanted ground (hope the tent luge  --  i.e., ground pads sliding toward non-existent back door -- isn’t too bad).

P.S.: It was pretty bad. C’est la vie.