August 25, 2001

Day 148 - Bemis Stream Campsite to Piazza Rock Shelter

Went to bed early -- couldn’t have been much later than 8:30. But after two really late nights and fitful sleeps in Andover, we needed it.

Swagman woke us at 7:15. It was cold. We heard it got down to 38 degrees, and my hands concur. Headed out for our first day in a long time with no mountains to climb. Little ups and downs and lots of roots to maneuver around, but the easiest terrain in recent memory.

Had lunch by a pond, then walked down to the road leading into Rangeley. Got a hitch in and went to the supermarket. Little Ox offered us a ride back to the trail, and I jumped at it. No time to call home, though.



Walked two miles to the first shelter. Busy place! Big group of college kids and others. They made a fire and went to bed, so we took advantage. Stayed up past 10. Soon we will have less than 200 miles left. The end really is in sight. (Let’s get to Stratton before getting too excited).

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