I left Gorham a little later than normal so I could get a report about Fred (my father in law). The report was positive so Lisa gave me the “Green Light” to go back into the woods. I don’t expect to get phone coverage until Wednesday night as I head into Southern Maine. This is my last evening in NH. Also, I passed the 1900 miles today. Tomorrow morning I will cross over into ME (the 14th and final state). Today, I had beautiful weather and good trails up from Gorham. My “trail legs” are coming along and I had good energy. I have a tight Achilles on my right leg but rolled it out and applied KT tape for support. I hope that reliefs the discomfort.
My original plan for today was to go another 5 miles to cross into ME but the folks at the hostel said this was a great shelter, with a great view as well as a good chance of seeing a moose in the pond in the evening. This place definitely is a room with a view. I arrived here a little before 4:00. A Good Day!
Hikers I met today: Dalson (sb), Sunshine(sb), Get out (sb), Logan (nb), Korky (nb) and Levi (nb) which I walked with most of the day.
View from the Shelter
Relentless,
ReplyDeleteI ran into a cobweb in the yard this morning and immediately thought of you -- and your encounters with early morning cobwebs on the trail. After finding your post above, I am delighted that Lisa was able to forward a good report on Fred and that you were moving again. Tomorrow I expect that you will be up early and begin to remove the cobwebs from the trail for those who likely will begin their hike much later than you. Wishing you deliberate, safe steps. (OK, not all deliberate steps prove to be safe, but you can certainly appreciate my meaning!)