Day 118 (October 19)

Beautiful, 23 mile hike today. Last night was the opposite. It rained and the wind blew. We were in a good shelter at the top of Chestnut Mountain huddled in sleeping bags with mice for entertainment. In fact, they seemed to have a hockey game going on with a pork and beans can all night long. We're staying in a motel tonight. When I took my pack off to empty my trash bag, out pops a mouse. I carried him from the shelter all day -- turds and all! We experienced some great trail magic today as well: two coolers of pop and cookies. So nice what people do. 

Here are a couple photos from today's walk. Take care.