Establish in the desert of 100 miles of Maine (day 205 of ECT)

• Walking today: 20.5 miles

  • APPALACHIAN TRAIL (2,083.8 – 2,104.3)

• Total walking: 4,037.5 miles
• Total rowing: 99.5 miles

Climate: 55-77 ° F, sunny, with only a few clouds. Without wind. Nice.

Elevation: 575 – 2,670 feet

I route 15 and Shaw’s Hiker Hostel A Barren Mtn Spot

At 5:40 am I unbuttoned and left the store and then headed to the hiker room. I wanted to have all my 100% loaded devices and was close, but not there. Sitting in a cozy chair, a hiker soon passed with a cup of smoking ceramics in his hand. That was my signal to look for my own Joe cup.

After a while, I motivated myself to start packing. My store was quite soaked in condensation, so it was strategic to put it to dry it and push everything else first. Inside the house again, all the tables had settled and most hikers gathered a little before 7:00 am for the famous breakfast of Shaw hikers.

This was just one of the rooms in the house. I think we fill about five different tables.

It was a wonderful experience. Great conversation, many laughs and stories about our silly life along the way, and some of the best victories (this is a word my father uses and he is the only one I know) of the whole trip. I devoured everything … crunchy bacon, fries with onions, 3 perfectly fried eggs and, best of all, blueberry pancakes

I sat with Potter, Avena, Jodie (I think), Canada shorts and Pooh Bear de Belgica. With the sitting people, it was a bit easier to invite how many of us we were and would say that in the range of 25-30, perhaps more. More than a few were hikers that I met before on the path at several points.

Shaw’s is an incredible place and I had a wonderful experience. In my walk in 2019 of the PCT, I was lucky to have the opportunity to stay with some of the legendary hosts of the paths of paths of that path, scout and Frodo near the southern terminal and also the «excrement sky» of Saufley. This felt as if they stay … Out of warmth, kindness, hospitality and an ordinary shelter for tired hikers. It has also existed since the 1970s, I believe, so there is a ton of character and history that accompanies it. I was happy to be part of my ECT experience.

I wanted to get on the first shuttle back to the path if possible. Waiting for a full day of hiking, that early beginning would be needed. And it worked. I packed everything, I was one of the first to calm my tab, and I didn’t even have to launch the elbows to travel in that first vehicle that came out, which was driven by our host, poet.

In my transport service were Baby Talk and Rocket, Early Bird, Fire Tower and Double Take (I think). We were all north for Katahdin, except the double shot. At the beginning of the path, the poet gave us some last minute tips for views to the side path and then left us with a haiku that occurred to him on his own in Journey. He was dumb but thought and sincere.

The others shot right on the road, but I stretched and backed some to join my walk together haha. I’m semi-purist, I guess. So, I hit it. The air was still and became calm quickly moving away from the road. When I spent Fire Tower, we both agreed that he already felt like the path, by offering peace and tranquility, he suggested that we reformed about the trip we have been and approaches to an end. The ponds were close to «glass» also promoting this idea of serenity and contemplation.

I took this photo when I saw that island and rock outcrop. I am a great admirer to jump in such places, but everything has been too superficial so far.

The first half of the day the walk was characterized by short explosions from above and down, but generally soft. It was mainly a forest walk and walked through several more ponds. There was a rather stellar waterfall in Little Wilson Falls. And later, the path rose slightly higher in the elevation to some shelves offered by some views.

I found a good lunch place around 12:30 pm

First I went into swimming mode, but I faced two challenges when I tried to take a quick dip. First, the rocks were super slippery algae. I overcome this obstacle to being slow and careful and making a kind of crab that walks towards the deepest waters where it could finally enter. The next dilemma, however, made me withdraw … The flies of horses! Huge that they were biting my back and bare legs. I was slapping and surprising several, but this was another ambush. I retired to the shore, but they were relentless. I was thinking of putting the shoes for my life, but they began to lose weight. Some lay at my feet and maybe I scared others. Maybe their natural habitat is closer to the water and they had to return? Whatever the reason, the attack ended and was sure to enjoy my lunch in peace.

Shaw’s has an incredible refueling selection and was excited to try this hummus. Pretty good!

The first hours after lunch were similar to forest things prior to lunch with a little walk. However, shortly before 4:00 pm, I started the largest days that rises from about 600 feet tall to the sterile mountain of 2,670 feet. There was a first piece and then he leveled a little before the second piece was shot again.

Simply captivating.

I didn’t even realize that the branches of the trees folded so until they looked at the image. He did not wind today, but perhaps with the time that the predominant forests have transformed it permanently?

I found this guy at the top of Barren Mountain and, although I did not go up all the way, it may have risen briefly.

After the arid mountain, I obtained a little flat wood. Look, that’s how the path looked.

And this is how the forest would see if I was only going to the cross -country and no trace would have been done.

I was very tired and considered to stop before my chosen camp place. It was not reported that the water ahead was great and perhaps even non -existent at this time since the last report was «drip» and approximately a week ago. But the closest camp was 0.3 miles from a side path that was steep. There was a pond there. Show how much I don’t like to get out of the way I followed.

Once ahead at the water source, it was not great. But, I had gotten into a desperate situation and, therefore, I made it work. The current no longer flowed, but I found a pool, also known as a puddle to fill. The water had a heavy tainted dye, but I didn’t care. Water is water, right? At least that’s what I was trying to convince me. Then I continued 0.1 miles to a small tempt and I was happy that everything worked!

I had my first chance eating the super spam when cutting it into my macaroni with cheese. I used a third, which was a lot! Quite good combo, although in my opinion. I did not get another Loon cradle song tonight, but they sang me to sleep next to the swarm of stalker outside my tent!

It is such an incredible privilege to be on this trip backpacking in the east of the United States and I have a lot of gratitude for the opportunity. While impulse to finish the path of the Apalaches, I am also making an impulse to achieve my goal when raising funds for Outdoor empowered network (OEN)! I am trying to raise $ 2 for each mile that I walk and I am staying behind! Any amount helps … $ 2, $ 5, etc. Everything adds

The sad reality is that many never get to know the benefits of connecting with nature. I want others to experience this relationship that has been so important in my life. Imagine a child who is amazed at a bright and colorful butterfly, laughing at a frog jumping from them, curious why the leaves change the colors with the season. When donating, these are the things you would do that happen!

So thanks for joining the trip! It means a lot that you took the time to read these adventures. And if you want to help all children get access to the outdoor, help me support OEN! The «Council author» button is a direct link to my fund collection page. You are all really incredible. Thank you!

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