A short day today heading into the town of Andover for a night at the Andover Guest House and a resupply. Feeling gradually better this morning, but a bit weary, walking with Camel, Leki-less, and the Camera Crew. We all had some amusing entertainment this morning on the top of Baldpate…
Baldpate
The day we've all been waiting for--Mahoosuc Notch. Thankfully, I felt a little bit more healthy and energetic for this famous stretch through a mile-long deep notch where the trail scrambles over, around, and sometimes under some extremely large boulders. It was great to pass through this stretch feeling better and laughing with the others about where the white blazes were leading us at times.
Full Goose
Sick and miserable. I don't think I've been more weak in my life. Crossed into Maine at least, so that's a good thing. State #14 of 14. This damn sickness has just got to end.
Gentian Pond
My last full day in the state of New Hampshire, and it did not get off to a good start. After a night of zero sleep, bad headaches, hot flashes, and a very dry sore throat in our oven of a motel room, I think I'm coming down with some kind of bug.
US 2
Tough. Long. Tiring. Yup, that pretty much encapsulates today. Lots of ups and downs, but I felt suprisingly more energetic throughout all of it, even trail running a bit over the last couple of miles down to the road. It's always an uplifting feeling to feel like my body is regaining its normal strength a bit. Waldo, Walk On and I are in a terrible and hot motel room tonight since The Barn Hostel is full.
Carter Notch
A nice cruise on down to a lunch at Pinkham Notch this morning--a place I haven't visited since my last spring trip to ski at Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington. Met up with Waldo and Camel at the visitor's center there and chatted with each other about our respective experiences at the AMC huts and the incredible scenery in the Whites.
Osgood
Absolutely incredible. There are no other words for this day. An entire day of sunshine, blue skies, and almost no wind crossing the whole of the northern Presidentials; all this in a place known for having the worst weaather on the entire planet.