Day 14: (June 29) Minerva Hinchey Shelter
We left the shelter and headed for Wallingford. The trail crossed a raging river. Dennis walked up a found a place that we could hop stones to get across. He helped me a “Quaker” cross. While I was waiting for Dennis to find a suitable crossing, a couple with a young puppy tried crossing the river. The…
Day 13: (June 28) Greenwall Shelter
Cold with high winds. A tree fell just as I was walking by. Yes, when a tree falls in the woods, it makes a noise. Scared the daylights out of me. Since there was only one other hiker, “Quaker” in the shelter, we set the tent up in it to stay warm and, hopefully, dry…
Day 12: (June 27) Big Branch Shelter
It was very cold last night and I was glad we used the tent instead of the shelter. The tent adds about ten degrees; it was 57º F inside it this morning. Even Dennis was cold last night! We are slowing down at bit—not because of my ankle, but because the Post Office in Wallingford,…
Day 11: (June 26) Peru Peak Shelter
We sat at Ms. Murphy’s eating an egg sandwich and listening to the locals chatter. Two old codgers kept everyone entertained. After breakfast we hitched a ride to the trail head with Miles, a painter and building restorer. My new shoes are comfortable. I appreciated all the time Vincent at EMS in Manchester Center, VT…