Miles today: 18.7
Total miles: 2,047.7
Miles remaining: 136.5
Solid miles today. Did a few miles this morning to the Kennebec River where I caught a canoe ferry across. It's the only point on the entire AT that cannot be traversed on foot. The rest of the day was pretty standard Maine fare - lots of roots and rocks.
I'm on track to finish by 9/15 at the latest. I'm going to miss hanging out with these guys, these dirty, bearded hobo thru-hikers. We're all pretty weary and worn down at this point. All have eyes on the finish line. Everyone around me wants to finish around the same time so it should be a big party once we make it.
On lying down at the end of the day: there is nothing like it. After walking with 30+lbs on your back for 10-12 hours there is no better feeling than lying down in your sleeping bag when the day is done. That moment when all the tension you've stored all day is released and you can finally relax. Ecstasy.
Camping near Bald Mtn. Brook lean- to.
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