Today was pretty good. I felt really strong again. Lauren was feeling
strong too. We made it all the way to Callahan's Lodge, some 16 miles
by 2 pm. All our packages that we sent ourselves arrived. Lauren got new
shoes, socks, and gaiters. I got chlorine tablets and a kilt to hike
in. Never thought I would own a kilt. But it is extremely comfortable.
Allows air to circulate, and should last much longer than the running
shorts I seem to destroy every 500-800 miles.
We enjoyed a good meal at Callahan's lodge too. Its really a great
place to refuel, right beside the trail. I think a person could really
hike this trail without ever getting more than a couple miles off the
trail to resupply. That would save a lot of time and money. Time seems
to be the most important of all though.
I hiked with a man named Gourmet today for a few miles. We talked
about how coming to the end of the trail has different meanings for
different people. For some, its exciting to finish the trail. They have
families, loved ones, apartments, and jobs to go back to. For others,
they want to drag this experience out. They don't have much to go back
to, or perhaps nowhere to call home. I peersonally am in the middle. I
am excited to start a new chapter of my life. Not looking forward to
finding a job, getting into a grind of life. I am excited to start
something new, once again.
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