8.30.2007

We're 2,000 milers!

Years ago, the Appalachian Trail was about 2,000 miles long. Due to property disputes and trail relocations and other politics we don't understand, the AT is now 2,174 miles long. Last year it was 2,175 miles long. Next year, it will be something else. But the important thing is that we've now crossed the 2,000 mile mark, another milestone on this journey. Yet another milestone was crossing the mighty Kennebec River, which we did with the assistance of the ferry, which is really a canoe that will take hikers and their packs across at no charge.

We've had really lovely weather over the past few days, and there have been many opportunities for swimming. The lakes and ponds in Maine are numerous and, surprisingly, many have sandy beaches. Today a cold front blew through, in a rather dramatic way, with lighting, thunder, hail, rain violent wind and a tree that almost fell on M. So now I can say that I've seen a tree fall in the forest, which, remarkably, I hadn't seen before today, despite having spent the better part of six months in the woods.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are anxiously counting down the days until your "arrival" back to the burg.
Can wait to give you guys a Big Hug and a donut!! :)

wandering mb said...

You guys are soooo close! Monson has great live music on Friday nights in the general store.

Anonymous said...

Go guys GO! You're almost finished. It was fun reading of your travels. Hope to see you again soon.
Stan & Jody

Anonymous said...

2,000 miles. Wow I even dread having to drive 2,000 miles, let alone walk it.

You're doing great!

Vince and Mary, Atlanta

Anonymous said...

We're thinking of you and cheering you on for the home stretch. Love, Aunt Mary