Starting from Congdon
Hiked 14.4 miles
It rained hard most of the night so the trail was a watery mess. The steps of the trail dance continue to evolve. There is the “avoid the puddle” step which consists of doing everything that you can to go around the puddle. There are many reasons why this step is a good one, but the most notable one is that if you step in the puddle your foot will sink three (3) inches or more in the mud, creating the next step the “cement boot shake off.” Other steps include the “trail straddle” which consists on either stretching your legs out on either side of the trail or walking on the raised edge. Slipping from the “trail straddle” usually results in the "boot soak stream blazer" which needs not explanation.
Remember the earlier posts about boot issues? The boot repairs and blowouts have caused major water leakage for both Navigator and Turtle. When they take their boots off in the evenings they find that their feet are wrinkled and water logged. The good news is that even in the humidity their feet are able to dry over night. From what they say their feet are probably a C- on the foot health grading scale.
The shelter was full when Turtle and Navigator arrived so they had to erect the tent. The other hikers were fine with them setting the tent on the walkway or porch in front of the shelter. The tent was still damp from five days ago!
Note to self, day hiking is good . . . hiking in water soaked conditions and sleeping in a five day old wet tent is not good! More power to the DIE HARD DUO!
Total miles hiked: 330.3
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