Feeling Grateful (Day 52) – The Trek

At 6 in the morning I was woken up by a songbird that made strange robot or computer sounds. I wasn’t the only one who got out of bed early. PK and Dreamcatcher will leave early today to race towards Woods Hole.

Woods Hole is a special place for Dreamcatcher, as the idea of ​​hiking the AT started there for her. So she wanted to spend as much time as she could there. Which is amazing! But I feel like staying a little longer, so we’ll see you there.

From the waterfall to the Wapiti refuge there was a nice flat stretch. It’s my brother’s birthday, so we called him. It wasn’t the easiest thing with spotty reception, but we made it work.

This section seems to have a lot of deer, we have already seen 3 today!

Next up was a steep climb up Sugar Run Mountain. Ferdinand and dad wanted to get some rest again, but I still felt good and wanted to keep walking. I hiked the last section with two other hikers we met.

Home from home

We arrived at Woods Hole! And they were welcomed with fresh bread and cheese. Since I’m Dutch, I ate bread and cheese every day. I haven’t tried it once since I’ve been here, so it’s been a pleasure!

It wasn’t long before the skies opened and the rain began to pour down. It’s good to be here!

Grateful

At Woods Hole, everyone gathers in a circle and names something they are grateful for before dinner. At first it seemed a little airy, but the trail has made me very grateful for many things. It’s good to take the time to reflect on that.

I am grateful to be able to have an adventure like this with my dad, I am grateful for all the love and support from my home, for the hot showers and home-cooked meals, for the laundry, the porches and the good weather. And last but not least: all the amazing people I’ve met and friends I’ve made here who really make this hike unforgettable.

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