Got up late -- 7:30. Virtually all of the thru-hikers had already left. Smiles and Fiddlehead were still around, though.
Saw the Washington Monument (in Maryland, a rugged stone tower built in 1827), then stopped for lunch around noon. We hadn’t even done six miles yet! Things were not looking good for the planned 18.3-mile day. And the terrain was pretty flat, which made it that much more frustrating.
Saw the Washington Monument (in Maryland, a rugged stone tower built in 1827), then stopped for lunch around noon. We hadn’t even done six miles yet! Things were not looking good for the planned 18.3-mile day. And the terrain was pretty flat, which made it that much more frustrating.
Met a guy who was doing the 40-mile, three-state challenge. He had left
Harpers Ferry at 4:30 a.m. and hoped to finish by dark. At least I’m not
that crazy!
Got to the shelter at 4:30. I was not “done” for the day, so I decided to walk a bit farther and then come back. It’s a good idea, I think. When I returned, there was some trail magic happening. A woman (Pioneer) and her husband (Rider), who hiked the trail last year, came bearing a gigantic bowl of fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits, butter, and jam. Yummy! Apples, too. The woman was very talkative and obviously loved to have any excuse to associate with the trail. Only six of us here to experience the magic. As soon as they left it started to rain.
On the trail recently we’ve seen some beach roses -- reminds me of home. I have been a bit homesick as of late. Really want to see the kitties, and I miss the house. But I guess it would just be the same old, same old. This is definitely more exciting.
Wonder how long it will take us to get through Pennsylvania. Is the really rocky part going to be harder than I’m anticipating? When will we be in Mass.? There’s been a lot of talk about Katahdin lately. I think most people are expecting to make it all the way. Who will and who won’t? Who will be with us if we do? Stray Cat might be pushing ahead; same for Smittee. Dude’s putting in the miles because he has two weddings to go to. What’s happening to our little group?
Was comfortable in the shelter with everyone, but had trouble sleeping. The wooden floor just wasn't very springy. It was raining pretty hard -- glad we decided to stay where we did. Have had this weird Maryland fear thing going on. Blair Witch Project (though no one ever even mentioned the phrase). Will be happy to cross the border into PA!
Got to the shelter at 4:30. I was not “done” for the day, so I decided to walk a bit farther and then come back. It’s a good idea, I think. When I returned, there was some trail magic happening. A woman (Pioneer) and her husband (Rider), who hiked the trail last year, came bearing a gigantic bowl of fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits, butter, and jam. Yummy! Apples, too. The woman was very talkative and obviously loved to have any excuse to associate with the trail. Only six of us here to experience the magic. As soon as they left it started to rain.
On the trail recently we’ve seen some beach roses -- reminds me of home. I have been a bit homesick as of late. Really want to see the kitties, and I miss the house. But I guess it would just be the same old, same old. This is definitely more exciting.
Wonder how long it will take us to get through Pennsylvania. Is the really rocky part going to be harder than I’m anticipating? When will we be in Mass.? There’s been a lot of talk about Katahdin lately. I think most people are expecting to make it all the way. Who will and who won’t? Who will be with us if we do? Stray Cat might be pushing ahead; same for Smittee. Dude’s putting in the miles because he has two weddings to go to. What’s happening to our little group?
Was comfortable in the shelter with everyone, but had trouble sleeping. The wooden floor just wasn't very springy. It was raining pretty hard -- glad we decided to stay where we did. Have had this weird Maryland fear thing going on. Blair Witch Project (though no one ever even mentioned the phrase). Will be happy to cross the border into PA!
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