I was awakened at 3 am by something large moving around my camp. I guess fumbling around for my light made enough noise that it ran off. I never saw what it was but all my food was intact. I dozed off and on until 5 am then packed up and headed out. At a diner in the town of Littleton I stopped and had a big breakfast. 3 pancakes homemade hash eggs and toast. I love corned beef so this hash was impressive. Not too much potatos and lots of big chunks of beef.
Breakfast was very good but the coffee was a bit weak. From my seat in the diner I could see a Dunkin so I stopped and had a latte and a doghnut.
Fully caffinated I hit the trail once more. The going was really slow due to the size of the stone used. After 3 miles riding and 2 miles walking,I was fed up with it. Rose the girl I met in New York had done this trail in the other direction so I text her to see how long this continued. Her and Kim had taken a bus around it and that definitely seemed like the smarter choice. Rose gave my number to Jen, a warmshower host that she had stayed with in this area. Jen called me and gave me a lot of local information on which roads to take to get to where I wanted to be. She was unbelievably knowledgeable about many different route options, even knowing gradients, shoulder conditions and traffic volume. Following her advice I took the road for about 12 miles and got to the trailhead I wanted to be on. Thanks Rose and Jen!
But before I could get on the road I still had the 2 mile walk and 3 mile ride which took nearly an hour and a half. My feet are not happy about the walking. My blisters are back. Since Massachusetts I have had to push up a few hills a couple times a day. My shoes just aren’t made for that. It might be time for a new pair.
The riding today was absolutely beautiful. The line of mountains kept getting closer and closer.
On a observation deck I stopped and ate a late lunch. Tuna salad on tortillas. It was delicious. Sometimes its not what you eat its where you eat it that makes a meal great.
Hate to see the blisters again. Are you able to put some antibiotic cream on them and band aids after cleaning them up?
Yes I have an extensive first aid kit. I bandage them in the mornings
It’s a shame you had to do so much walking. Maybe you should have made your journey by horse. LOL.
Lol its all part of the adventure
I guess being in the Presidentials brings back memories of your AT thru hike. Your pics make us want to be there with you (except for the feet pics of course)
I guess being in the Presidentials brings back memories of your AT thru hike. Your pics make us want to be there with you (except for the feet pics of course)
Yes it does. They are beautiful. Load up the car and come up. Leaves should be changing soon.
Hi Matt. We met you at Pondicherry today!
It was very nice talking with you guys!
Matthew it’s time for a good pair of shoes!!