We're enjoying a relaxing night in a local inn awaiting the dinner buffet (our driving force for coming here). Word of this place has spread like wildfire on the trail because they give hikers a room for $25 and offer buffets in both the morning and evening! It is a hiker's dream!
The recent miles have passed quickly, in part because of easier terrain (we have passed the worst of the infamous Pennsylvania rocks) and we have had several days when we have hiked past the 20-mile mark. We are finding the biggest challenge now will be the decreasing daylight. All that said, we are continuing to enjoy ourselves and the flexibility this adventure provides. We celebrated the 1,000 mile mark last week and are looking forward to the half-way point in two days (half gallon challenge here we come!). Surprisingly, we have found this place in the trail to feel a bit daunting, rather than simply a celebration. We have walked so far and yet still have so far to go. We are keeping our focus both on the accomplishment of getting here and the excitement we feel about returning to the mountains in Virginia.
Just when you begin to think we're living the good life--no alarm clocks, buffets galore--check out the weather forecast for the next few days. Freezing rain...fun. We know the sun will come out again, but we wouldn't mind your warm thoughts.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Boiling+Springs&state=PA&site=CTP&textField1=40.1578&textField2=-77.1373&e=0
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oh god that looks hideous (the forecast). Sorry to have missed you guys last weekend, I tried to find you @ 501 shelter Sunday night, but Annie said you were further South, your v/m said The Doyle Monday night, that would have been fun, but I was already back home! On to Harper's Ferry!!
ReplyDeleteit nice and warm here in the office!
ReplyDelete...bet muffin tops sound yummy
ReplyDeleteOkay, enough is enough. They've been out there in double nor'easters without any winter gear and I haven't heard from them in nearly a week. Somebody reassure a worried mother that they will be just fine.
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