Since leaving hybrid back in bear mtn, NY, I have been hiking with dr pepper, his German friend he met in VA. Dr p and I have been making great miles and having a blast out here. He is a funny guy and I enjoy hiking with him very much. It also helps that he is a marathon runner (26 marathons- wow!) and he can go the extra distances with me each day.
Connecticut has come and gone and we are now hiking through the Berkshires in Massachusetts. I can't believe I lived in this state for 7 years and never made my way out here. The trail is beautiful and the towns are quite nice. Picked up some pizza in great barrington the other night with dr p and fellow hikers Alex and spikey. Such a quaint little town. I'll have to remember to come back for another visit. Thanks to spikey for the coronas!
Caught a great sunrise too the other morning from the riga shelter, just before the MA-CT border. I don't particularly love waking up before 6, but I'll oblige for a sunrise. I'll post some photos I took when I have better service.
Finally, dr pepper and i successfully outran the impending storm that came barreling up the east coast today. We had resigned ourselves to getting wet but we were pleasantly surprised when we made it to the shelter before the storm hit. I write this from the comfort of the drafty, dirty shelter, but hey, we are dry! Tomorrow might be a different story though.
Night!
Ah Mojo, Another good post. Glad you and the good Drs. are continuing with good mileage. Even though it's still quite a ways off, I'm looking forward to the day when you post that you have completed the AT. Good Luck and keep treking. ps, looking forward to the pictures, and when you get up before 6 to catch the sunrise, think of this old geyser that's up for no reason every morning at 5:15.
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