Rox— – The walk

Somehow, through all the skills I have developed in the last 86 days, I somehow managed to choose the only bunk inside the shelter that was inclined. I didn’t see him when I entered last night, but I could tell Plain as day in the morning. And, after filming my pad all night. UPS. Even so, with the doors closed to the elements, there is nothing quieter than one night in the 501 shelter. Again, a shame that they are demolishing next year!

And … it still took me an eternity to pack. That could be due to the fact that I extended everywhere … z With no one in the shelter, I took the opportunity to dry all my peers of socks and emit some of my clothes that have spent most of your life sitting in my lining. I also used the coat range to let my rain jacket dry a little, although yesterday he did not see much action. Remember to pack it all took a minute, just like drinking coffee.

I packed all the snacks that I had in my lower pocket and my fanfare, and I left! Today is an exciting since it will end at a hotel. It is true that, in the last three days, I have been pushing. That is partly due to the 501 shelter … He sat too close to finish in a range of 3 days, but a little range for the range of 2 days. Today is a bit difficult. While everything is flat, 24 miles are still a lot! But I prefer to go 24 and finish in a hotel, than to do 21 and just see the city for a few hours tomorrow. The perfect day agree, and we headed.

There was nothing to inform today. Only ups and downs. The end.

Well, that is a reducing way to say it. After all, if I were only writing about what the path was like, I would not be doing anything unique.

The first 8 miles of the day were slower than expected! Especially for the floors … even with a pack of light that feels good today, I could not earn any speed. He had not yet hit the legendary endless rock fields, just small pockets of them. It is not enough to bother or in a rhythm with them, but also too long to slide. Even with the luxurious cushion of a new pair of shoes, I could eventually feel that all rocks and root make their way into my feet.

There was a beautiful trainee/waterfall in Hertline Campsite and Creek, but I couldn’t enjoy it for a long time. There was a lot of garbage there … which also meant that it was too close to civilization to leave my backpack. There have been many recent reports of people who stole their things! I don’t want to be next to that list. At least I could splash my face a bit.

At the crossroads of the road with PA Route 183, a car began to touch while I was on my shoulder preparing me to return to the path. It was probably because they hoped he ran along the path instantly after crossing, but I was trying to open my mud. Surprised, instead, I dropped in the calf to the mud. Oh ok.

In a moment today, even with nothing in my ears, I hardly noticed a large rattlesnake on the road! Interestingly, he did not shook when I almost stepped on it, but after jumping back and then I tried to avoid it, it was when he got angry. I simply entered the forest a little and gave him space.

Apparently, after a forest fire, the fauna that survives better are the shrubs of wild blueberries. And there was a lot on the way! Some were even starting to mature. I had some … They packed a good blow. For those that are not from the area, there were fires around Lehight Gap at the end of last year … So many of the trees here were affected.

Today I returned to soap! I saw him for the last time and fission in Stanimals Glasgow, before seeing his entries in the trunk of Harpers Ferry hikers. It turns out that both had to get out of the way for several reasons, so I’ve caught them! However, that is probably for me. They have incredible resistance, some that I can’t even start thinking about coincidence. We were able to catch up and talk about the hikers we have seen in recent days, etc.

Near the end of the day, we ran through the «Port Clinton Express» in the city, an extremely steep section that was completely unnecessary. This was preceded by the first long rock fields. I can see where the discomfort is. It is not so much that the rock fields are treacherous, although they certainly are. It is the fatigue of having to find «good enough» places to stop, again and again. And do that while your feet hurt. Once again, and again, and again. Hours of this passed, without views, and only more promises of sharp stones on the soles of your feet. Oh.

In Port Clinton, we had a friend, Maxwell, collect! We met Maxwell at the Blackburn Trail Center when he went to visit the caregiver earlier this year (with whom he walked), and offered us help anywhere in the Port Clinton area to the DWG area. Then, he gave us an elevator to Cabela first. The lonely picos of Perfect Day had worn out, since they had used them before the path, and then shook them during the last 300 miles more or less. While Cabela had no altas, he was able to collect a couple of Merrell’s. Cabela is crazy about the amount of taxonomy they have. And an aquarium! And weapons! What a trip …

We made a quick stop at Walmart, before landing in my church. My Holy Land. The only reason I would consider moving to Pennsylvania. Wawa. Wawa is a series of service/delight stations/convenience stores in the south of New Jersey, East of Pennsylvania and … Florida? that serve some more delicious food known by man. None of that is made of love, but everything is perfection. In fact, on my trip from Boston to Pittsburgh to move my cat, I made sure to take a small detour to find the only Wawa on the route.

He had never been happier. I grabbed a dill pickles, some fried potatoes and some garlic knots, as well as one of its exclusive shakes. Perfect day and then I was left in the Microtel Inn, where we feast and register. They had karaoke here! But I am too exhausted to do it.

What a good day :). Apart from the rocks.

(Title lyrics by: Roxanne but it’s just rocks, Steven Sitarik)

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