Friday, September 5, 2008

It was the Blurst of Times

Well, I always think that I can get in and out of town without taking a zero, and sometimes I'm right. Today, I am not. I'm sitting here in the Rangeley Free Library, typing away, and not hiking. But that's fine. Maine's been a harsh mistress. I need my rest. Yeah, that's it. Rest. But seriously all of our knees are about to fall apart.

Maine has definitely been beautiful so far, and unlike any other state we've been through. Lot's of roots and rocks and generally difficult terrain, but it wasn't annoying, like Virginia. Maybe the nice, cool weather has something to do with it...

We've all started to talk about life after the hike is over, and the real world is becoming that much closer with every step. I have no idea what I'm going to do. I have no idea how where to go once I summit Katahdin. I guess that's all part of this adventure.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

hope Harriet treated you well!

Darryl said...

Well, you know... there are about 150 MG ITS bugs just waiting for you if you come back to MT.

Dustan and Betsy said...

Dude, we hate Maine.

Nah, I mean it's just hard and rainy. NOBO's are spoiled to no rain!

Anonymous said...

acording to google maps walking directions, it is 158 miles from rangely to mt katahdin. this should take you 2 days, 3 hours. i expect it to take no longer, and that you should be at my house by september 20, bearded and kilted.