A halfway day – the walk

Day 78-17 Miles today from shelters to run from quarry to Iron Master Mansion Hostel of 1,900 feet up to 2,500 low feet for a total of 1,180 a miles

Bougie refuge

The quarry racing shelters were a very pleasant pair of smaller shelters. The shelters so far in Pennsylvania have been incredible. Very well maintained.

The shelter area had all kinds of comfort, including flowers in pots, chairs, a roof covered bears and all kinds of chucheías. I configured my tent on a wooden platform that is always pleasant.

The prognosis required a possible rain and thunderstorms, so I put my rainfly but left the fins open to try to cool inside the store. I could hear the rumors in the distance. A very bad storm headed towards me. Maybe I would bring some heat relief.

Wet with sweat

I slept very well last night. A whippoorwill began at sunset and spent the whole night with his car’s alarm call. It was especially strong just before dawn.

It is difficult to believe that I am not even halfway, but it took place in this adventure. I have gone from an extremely cold climate to an extremely warm climate.

This morning I put my wet, stinky, soaked with sweat, walking once more. I have a clean hiking shirt, a couple of clean stockings and a pair of clean socks that I will put tomorrow. But for today I am rolling with the same clothes that I have been wearing for several days and completely soaked in sweat every day.

Mental phase

The fun and emotion of the novelty of being here has definitely diminished. The first third is a physical challenge. Now I am in the second third, which is a mentally challenge.

My approach now is to get into miles. There are less and less of us here and I am seeing new faces every day.

I started today at 7:00 am with the goal of walking more than 17 miles. That will take me to the points halfway. Actually, there are several points halfway. Tonight I am filming for the Hostel of Iron Masters Mansion.

Don’t bother me

The mosquitoes and flies began to bombard me as soon as I left the store this morning. I had to put my buff on my head just to prevent mosquitoes and flies from driving my ears. I had to keep my eyes low to prevent them from bombing in my eyes.

The fan in my head makes my head retain heat, which is not good in these hot and embroidery days, but it is necessary. Also wear long -sleeved shirts and stockings on my legs. They also retain heat, but have a cooling effect to some extent when they are wet with sweat. But all this additional clothes are still hotter than only bare skin. Additional clothing protects my skin from the sun and insects. While other hikers have complained about the ticks, I have not yet had a tic with me as far as I know. My long -sleeved hiking clothing has been treated with permethrin.

Hiking

This morning’s first mile was an steep climb, but was on a well maintained path. At the top I arrived at a five -road road intersection and then the path was reduced and I was covered with weeds. In this section of the path, I know I was the first today because I was burning silk, capturing all the spider networks last night. The networks tickled me on my face while walking through them.

So far I am walking at a rate of more than 2 miles per hour. My eyes are constantly on the path scanning for snakes as the path is barely between the soil of the forest covered with vegetation.

Apparently, this forest was devastated by some kind of moth. Without forest canopy due to dead trees, the sun shines directly on me.

This section of the AT travels through the state forest. In Ridge Road, a good older couple stopped and offered me snacks that was more agitated than real hiking so far.

The path continued with simple ups and downs. It was soft but easy to walk.

A simple paper sign nailed to a tree marked half of 2024 official road. It was a moment without incident for me similar to seeing a unique tree along the way.

Not long after that was the mark of 1,100 miles written in sticks. At noon I had already walked 12 miles.

In Tom’s Run’s first crossing I stopped in a spring to get some water. It was then that I met Macgyver the Ridge Runner for the 37 miles of path here. His enthusiasm was great, he loves this path and this area. What was sacred to me was sacred to her. Perspective.

More points halfway

Hiking I approached to the midpoint of 2011. This point is marked with a much more elaborate sign and includes a record book inside a mailbox. A great tiger tiger tavern sticker from my hometown was prominently in the registration mailbox. Small world.

Many hikers get excited at this time. But for me it was something great to see. It was special to realize that I had only reached half of my adventure so far, but more a mental note, not an emotional event such as Harpers Ferry.

The next stop was the Pine Grove Furnace store. That’s where the famous half -gallon ice cream challenge takes place. I didn’t eat any ice cream, but ate one of his hamburgers and french fries.

After that, I went to the Iron Masters mansion to escape the wet and heat at night.

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