Well, yesterday was a new state day again. I've been moving pretty fast so far, and am taking my first zero day here in Kent, Connecticut. The last two days of hiking have been very good! Monday I hiked with the older couple who I met the previous night, Tic-Toc and Cookie. It was a 20 mile day that I took at their pace instead of mine, which was a nice change. It was extremely hot and humid that morning, and my glasses where continuously foggy. I like wearing glasses instead of contacts, but the drawback is they are hard to clean when hiking. None of my fabrics are cotton, so wiping them off just smears the fog and whatever else is on them, and my hankercheif is usually not the cleanest of things. Anyways, It was nice to hike with someone. The time goes by a little faster when there is someone to talk to.
They've got me in the habit of waking up early, around 4:30 or 5. Waking up early is great because I can get high mileage days in, and hike when it's cool outside. Since Monday was taken at a slower pace, and we finished early in the day, I was ready to hike big miles the next day. Tuesday morning, I was on the trail by 5:30, and had 20 miles done by 1:00P! The weather was great, cooler and less humid, so I didn't sweat as much and was able to hike more. I finished the day by hiking 9 more miles into Kent, and sleeping on the lawn of a very gracious church here in the town. The town has an outfitter that I scoped out right away. In the back there was an ice cream shop, and guess what...Tuesdays are buy a milkshake-get a hot dog and popcorn! And they had the Mighty Ducks playing on VHS; it was obviously a stop I had to make. Afterwards another hiker, Josie, and I went to this restaurant where I had some Mango Thai Shrimp, and a fortune cookie that read "Be careful or you could fall for some tricks today." So, I carefully walked back to the lawn, and had a restful nights sleep in the low 50s, starry night.
Today I'll be here in the library, doing laundry, resting, going to the bookstore and grocery, and maybe staying the night in a room here in Kent. I only have around 40 miles left in Connecticut before I reach Massachusetts, then another 90 miles and I will be in Vermont! How exciting. Bigger elevation changes are coming soon. Connecticut has Mt. Everett which is 2,600 ft. This will be the highest mountain so far of the hike. Everything is holding up well, and so am I. Thanks for the support and encouragement! My phone will be on all day today, so maybe I'll talk to some of yall soon. Thanks again!
The Kid
5 comments:
Mood dood,
I read these everyday at work. It gets me by. You are kicking the trail's tail. I'm proud. If you are still in town and happen to read this: Keep your phone on around 6-7EST. I get off work here at 5 central and will be giving you a ring. I got to see dudemartin last night and heard about your name. Very fitting my sweet and precious child. You are the cheechrunist. Kissez. -Bo
Dear Sam,
You are a beast.
Liz
Sam! Is that Bo guy up there the infamous Bo Knox? oh mann.... Isn't Kent awesome. (and the cool bookstore) Check it out - Swing by the post office when you get to Dalton, Mass. And try not to hike a bajillion miles an hour. PO is closed on Sunday...(open 8:30 am to 4:30pm on Monday though)
cheers
It's motivating to read your comments. Awesome adventure. I've toyed with the idea of doing this when I retire. Would require getting in better shape for sure. Just keeping up with the scouts is challenge enough these days! Mr. S Troop 31. Go Sam!
SAM!
You are a baller! Have fun hiking Mt. Everest!
Alice
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