Day 115 - Kay Wood Shelter to Cheshire

I slept in -- and Kristy really slept in. Had to wake her up around 9, I think. Enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, then walked the 3.5 miles into Dalton. Nice town, from what we saw of it.

First we stopped on Depot Street at the house of a man who lets hikers camp in his yard. Who came up on us but Cameron! Didn’t take him long to catch up. Found some soda in a cooler. Went to a convenience store (Cumberland Farms) to get a few snacks.

More hanging out, little hiking. It was really hot. Finally got motivated to get moving again. Walked about five miles to a campsite for lunch. It was starting to get bumpier, but Kristy did very well. She kept saying that her legs were tired. I don’t remember having a problem with that. Stopped for lunch, and Kristy said, “This is my favorite part of hiking.”

High Pack, Longshanks, and Smittee

Only four more miles into Cheshire, and they were easier. Right away we saw Cameron taking apart his maildrop in front of the outfitter. Turns out he was camping out in the store's backyard, and we decided to join him.

Cameron, High Pack, and Smittee

Decisions, decisions… MRE’s or subs from a local pizza place. It was Kristy’s last night, so we decided to go out (good excuse). Cute town, with wide streets, sidewalks, and nice (modest) houses. Had a great Greek salad and garlic bread for dinner.

Then we walked to the convenience store for ice cream (Ben and Jerry’s Ooey Gooey Cake -- I practically ate the whole pint). Strange to be camped out by the road, with cars going by. I think Kristy was happier, though. She said she slept much better.

I woke up with a stuffy nose, as I have been doing the past few nights. Guess I started snoring at some point. Oops. Dave woke me up at 6, and we got Kristy up, too. Don’t think she’s used to getting up that early.