Day 16: They have the clock, but we have time

Rise and climb

Wow, what day! We are both starting to feel really strong. Southern Maine is here and I honestly love. The terrain is more difficult than yesterday and I think it will continue until we go through the white mountains in New Hampshire. We have found a good rhythm to upload these mountains, slowly. But going down, my knees still feel good. I hope the threat of pain in the harmful body is in the past.

We woke up around 5 and get up shortly after. We extended in the inclination for what turned out to be quite soft, but filling breakfast: half of a random zipoc bag of someone’s homemade homemade oats of someone (who is in the Maine shelter).

We go to the Horn and Saddleback mountain today. The first six miles were gentle and we crossed them quite quickly. Two peaks above 4,000 feet and also completely above the tree line. We had a clear forecast, so the emotion was being built when we approached.

Nobo meetings and the wisest nephew

A series of four nobles came in our first snack and were very excited to be here. They told us about an angel of trails that had from Georgia to Pennsylvania who accompanies groups of hikers, cook for them and lead them as necessary. Luckily for us, one of these people sent a text message about us, our state and address.

We stopped to talk to many of the nobles along the way, since we do not see many people here and Nick and I are generally the first sobos they find. There were two people with whom ‘neighbors’ for a moment, but we had a day behind them during the Ferry Kennebec crossing. We have not heard of others that find them in a time. So, the only other sobo we know can be a guy called Trevor that we met while in the Maine shelter. I know that more soblo will be updated and they will pass us soon because we are not terribly fast, but it is great to know that we are almost leading the package for now.

The gradual ascent began at 4K-Rers. It was hot and slow and we stopped in some of the currents to splash our salty faces. We met a man named nephew. He walked for a while with bubbles, but took a day in the city during Father’s Day and both separated. While we separated, he looked back and said: «They have the clock but we have time.» That was playing in my head for the rest of the day. We are free of all that here.

Saddleback Jr. and the horn

Our first view was in Saddleback Jr. This was not a peak of 4,000 feet, but it had a cold rock exposed and an alpine area. We had a decrease of 200 feet before addressing the horn. This is where it began to be real. Really great, that’s. The next peak was exposed and you could see where the rock path was directed. This was definitely the most great part of the path we have seen! The alpine flowers were in flower, although there are still no blueberries.

The climate in which we land for this day could not have been better. Clear blue skies with spongy white clouds to block the sun at perfect intervals. The wind was at bay and the fog was less than I have seen in weeks. After OO -ng and rest intentionally to admire our environment, we decided to continue with the next.

Saddleback Mountain is one of the three biggest ski stations in Maine. It is also one of the most extensive alpine areas, according to the guide. We take it easy, looking back to see where we come from, still in the exposed tree line. Knowing these moments was important, all this experience is important. Doing everything possible to assimilate everything. We have so many peaks and other reference points throughout this trip of about 2,200 miles, but something about this place is worth spreading. Very, so we take an extended pause in a camp a couple of miles before our original plan.

No Sanguijuelas in Eddy Pond

Finally we continue and start our last challenge of the day before home. The 1,500 feet decrease in more than 2 miles began. It wasn’t so bad, we could even see the pond in which we were planning camping from there. Finally, we arrived at Eddy Pond just before 5 pm we felt sweaty and decided to take a dip in the pond before cooling too much. The back of the pond was muddy, so we did it quickly. However, it is worth it. There are no leeches this time.

The dinner consisted of sides of broccoli knorr paste with a pork pulled meat that we rehydrate. It was delicious and filling. We were in bed before 8 and we made a meal plan for our next section. We will be in Rangelley, tomorrow for refueling, food and we will return to the road before noon (hopefully).

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