Well, I crossed into New Hampshire at noon today, August 14. The miles seem to be flying but I expect that to change in the Whites. I am only planning on 10 miles a day as there is
substantial climbing every day now until
Kathadin. If I manage more miles, great, if not that is okay too as I will have planned food drops for less. I am happy to say that I finally caught
someone that I was hiking with before Trail Days.
Today I did something very special - visited my cousin, Heather, who works at Dartmouth College. She was very surprised and I wish I could put our picture up here but my
USB port is at the bottom of my pack and it would take me a half hour to find it. Sorry Heather, I will get your picture up as soon as I can.
I can summarize Connecticut and Massachusetts in two words - mud and
mosquitoes. That is it. The mud was ankle deep and the
mosquitoes were relentless. I was able to enjoy a family camping weekend which was absolutely wonderful. I was able to visit with everyone and relax for a change. And I had a pillow to use at night. It makes a big difference.
Vermont - well a few things, less mud, fewer
mosquitoes which was a relief. I was able to spend a night with my uncle and a day
canoeing with him. Sitting in the canoe was very nice for a change. Then back to the trail to Manchester Center where I got to visit with my friend. I was very happy to see her and visit the town. I, also, had to go to the doctor's while there as I thought I had another infection like I had before and unfortunately I was right. I am back on two antibiotics but was not advised to leave the trail and therefore am still out here walking. Climbed our first 4,000 footer in quite some time when I got to
Killington and then turned east toward NH.
There has been a lot of up and down hiking for the past few days which I hope has gotten me in shape for the next goal -
Moosilake (over 5,000 ft). I am looking forward to the challenges ahead and will write again when I can.
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