It's a cold rainy day today, and I am happily resting my weary self, warm and dry with a crowd of hikers in a hostel. I have completed the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I had gorgeous views, rocky climbs, hail and thunderstorms, and one moose. As beautiful as they are, these mountains are rugged; most trails go straight up and then straight down! By the time I arrived yesterday I felt like I had been chewed up, swished around, gargled and then spit out. Pretty much every muscle was sore! But a relaxing bath and some good food has me feeling ready to go again, though not in this weather!
I was thankful to have wonderful weather when I climbed Mt Washington, a place reputed to have the worst weather on earth. It was a Saturday and many others were taking advantage of the good weather to hike, drive, and arrive by cog railway at the top. It was overwhelming to suddenly be among a crowd of hundreds of people thronging the top of the mountain. My inner peace was restored when the crowds thinned out as the trail went farther along the spine of the Presidentials.
I have 17 more miles to hike in NH before crossing my final state line into Maine! I will be hiking the infamous Mahoosuc Notch in a few days. It is a mile long stretch of the trail that is essentially a jungle gym of boulders and can take hours to cross. Katahdin is still 300 miles away, but each step is bringing me closer.
~Little Bird
I am so glad to hear how well you are doing and to cheer you on to Maine! Be careful on Mahoosuc Notch (sorry, I am a mom and can't help it), and enjoy these last weeks of hiking! I can't wait to get to Katahadin to see you achieve your goal and give you a big "bear" hug--the only kind of bear I want you touching out there! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteI am also keeping you in prayer, but I guess you knew that already! PS, I love you!
ReplyDeleteLittle Bird we are so proud of you! Emre got his post card and love it. I ask him if he would go camping with you and Len and he said sure I would love to go. Can't wait to see all your picture and hear you tell your stories. We pray for you everyday along with many others. Wish I could meet you in Maine it's one of my favorite states. I think it has to do with all the fresh seafood make sure you eat some for me.:) We love you and can't wait to see you take care of yourself and enjoy the last 300 miles. All our Love Debbie, Shannon and Emre.
ReplyDeleteWow! Woohoo! The Whites sound hard, but then, it all does. Hard, but good. I had such a grand time walking and camping with you. If you take a zero tomorrow or something, I'd love to chat. Love ya! Julia
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