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From Baxter state park to Monson is one hundred miles with out a resupply. At least that is what the sing said. It isn't true since there is now white house landing.about halfway through, but it is the longest stretch of wilderness with out a resupply. I was nervous starting at Katadin means that you enter it on day two of your hike. Actually day three for me as I took a zero at Abol  Campground in Baxter State park. I had reserved two days there because I thought that a four thousand foot climb was going to suck the life out of my legs. and I was correct.

I started my AT hike at Katahdin this is the northern end of the AT. It ranks among the hardest climbs on the trail. It is a five mile hike with a four thousand foot climb. The first two miles are a steep climb maybe at fifteen to twenty degree climb. My heart was pounding in my chest and and I was breathing hard.

I had hoped to get to the Mohican Outdoor Center before the rain that was expected in the late afternoon. Just about two the dark clouds started rolling in and I knew that I was going to get wet.

Well I am in Pawling this is the first time off the trail since Palmerton on May 26. I plan to come off again at least for a bit in five or six days need to get the schedule such that I am not taking my time off on the weekends.

Pawling is a pretty little tourist town. It is full of touristy restaurants and shops, but still has the small town feel.

I am staying at the station inn and yes a train goes by many times a day and night. Didn't keep me up though.

Room is clean and the water in the shower is hot. That's all a hiker needs. It is a little small but OK.

Well here I am at the shelter trying to get some rest. I didn't sleep well at the Doyle hotel. I had heartburn all night long. So I didn't sleep.
I feel tired and my legs didn't come back at all

Not the Doyles fault I should be more careful about what I eat. The food was great, but you can't eat greasy food with out a gallbladder

Well I am hiking the AT again and am just shy of 250 miles. The trails are much better than Maine, and the views are good but not as good as Maine.

I am at the train terminal in Toledo waiting for the train that leaves at eleven forty nine. In eleven hours I will be back on the Appalachian Trail.

I had a good time while home and I am glad I went home fort the week. Tammy and I were able to get kids and grand kids over Sunday. Everyone seemed to have a good time.

John and I talked about isle royal.

There was enough food to feed the fifth army. I sous vite a top sirloin in a Teriyaki sauce. It was wonderful if I say so myself.

Well I should be there tomorrow pm.