Day 33 (July 27)

Today was a short hike: only nine miles. I got an early 5:30 a.m. start. All the French high school girls were still sleeping, and I didn't want to compete for privy privileges. At nine miles, it was looking like rain, and I was close to a hostel, so I decided to get a bunk. Good thing. Pouring now. I am dry, enjoying pizza and beer in Rangely, Maine. Beautiful area with big lakes and,of course, mountains. Up Saddleback Mountain tomorrow.