June 18, 2001

Day 81 - Antietam Shelter to Birch Run Shelter

Left Antietam at 8, and we hit a state park after 10 miles. Can you say spoiled? 

The swimming pool was really crowded and caused sensory overload for shell-shocked hikers. But there was tons of room down by the stream. Took a free hot shower and chilled out in the shade. Hot and sunny. 

Left late to do another 10 miles. Some climbs, but interspersed with some great walking. I’ve really liked Pennsylvania so far and hope I don’t come to regret these words. 

Everyone tented out at the shelter. JD was there (from Iowa), Swagman (optometrist from Australia), and Martin from Georgia, who just started at Harpers Ferry. Martin carries a mandolin and did a little playing and singing. So did Fiddlehead. Pretty cool.

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