If you have ever heard of the term "A bridge too far" - that was today. I was dead tired by the time I reached the shelter. Today's excursion included a two hour steady climb to the next ridge. To add to fun, there was a light rain most of the day. At least that helped keep me cooled during the long pulls. I have been taking breaks every two hours which generally equates to about four miles on the trail. Helps to get the pack off the back. I hiked a little faster across the rocks today and got ahead of Shakin.
Lots of mist on the trail today. Sometimes I could only see fifty feet in any direction. A little eerie, but also a little like walking in a dream. Slowly I am getting completely soaked by all the damp. Look forward to getting to camp and some hot food and warm clothes.
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| Rain fogged the lens. Will it ever end? |
Of course when I got to the shelter it was filled with Boy Scouts. All I could think was how much further would I have to go to find a camp site, but the Scout Master immediately directed several of his charges to vacate the shelter and set up tents. Nice to see such consideration for the long distance hikers. The troop was great, even offered part of their dinner. Much fancier than my Spam and Ramen noodles.
Met three new hikers at the camp. "The Professor" who started at the beginning of Shenandoah Park and plans to flip in Maine. He is a recently retired Chem teacher from Johns Hopkins U. He always seems to have a joke to tell. Also met "Won't & Well Woman" - doing the trail in two week sections over the years. When they retire they plan to do a thru-hike.
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