Day 15 (July 9th)

Today started out a bit soggy from an all-night rain. Fortunately, my down bag did not get wet since, if wet, they are worthless. Nonetheless, the day was beautiful and nice hiking. Did two New Hampshire mountains today. This is the killer state. Get this one done and you are capable. I am staying at a hostel tonight where famous Grandma Gatewood stayed when she did the AT at age 68 and again at 70. She carried her personals in a gunny sack. When she got to this point, she had worn out 13 pairs of Keds. The building we are staying in is where the Thompson family refines maple syrup. They have over 1000 acres of maple trees and hundreds of miles of lines carrying the maple syrup to this building. Well, enough writing. Big mountain tomorrow. Take care.