July 31
On our way into Stratton, we crossed a bridge. When I looked back, I sign read "Dick Brown's Bridge," a "God wink." Dick Brown is my Papa's name. What are the chances?
We arrived in Stratton, but not before testing our luck at hitchhiking. NotYet was first to arrive off of the trail, onto the Maine Highway. He walked out with his thumbs up, right as a pickup was passing by. He stopped immediately and pulled off. Success! And it was a dear older man who picked us up, not a serial killer. What a relief!
Unitic had just made it into town before we did. We hadn't seen him since taking our zero day at Pierce Pond, but knew he was just ahead. He had signed some registers at the Lean To's letting us know when we would arrive.
We dropped by Northland's Cash Supply to pick up packages from both sets of our parents. (Thanks Mom and Dad!) We talked to the owner about looking for a spot to camp in town without having to pay. (Hostels and motels are nice, but we've got a budget!) He said, well you can just pitch a tent behind here. So, right off the river, behind the Cash Supply, is our orange Marmot Tent. After we pitched our tent we went through our goody box: snickers, chicken, pasta sides, twizzlers, granola bars, and more awesomeness. But our favorite part was the letters from our parents and sister and brother-in-law, complete with a lock of Grover's hair! He must've gotten a haircut.... Love it! THANK YOU, MOM AND DAD AND SIS!
We are still waiting on a package from NotYet's parents...hoping it comes today!
NotYet and I enjoyed a 16" pizza from Northland's and sat around the table with Unitic and Cindy (a friend of Unitic's, section hiker). Off now to do laundry and shower. Spending the night in Stratton and back on the trail tomorrow.
Think we might be past the point of seeing Karma again, our first dear trail friend. We will not, however, stop leaving notes for her in the Lean To registers!
We were just talking to Unitic about meeting people on the trail randomly at the right time and how it's such a great part of the experience. I think God brings those people into our lives at just the right time!
Longer post today, but it feels great to update and catch up with family and friends. Happy 32nd Anniversary to Mom and Dad! Your marriage is such a great example for us to follow! You are incredible!
On our way into Stratton, we crossed a bridge. When I looked back, I sign read "Dick Brown's Bridge," a "God wink." Dick Brown is my Papa's name. What are the chances?
We arrived in Stratton, but not before testing our luck at hitchhiking. NotYet was first to arrive off of the trail, onto the Maine Highway. He walked out with his thumbs up, right as a pickup was passing by. He stopped immediately and pulled off. Success! And it was a dear older man who picked us up, not a serial killer. What a relief!
Unitic had just made it into town before we did. We hadn't seen him since taking our zero day at Pierce Pond, but knew he was just ahead. He had signed some registers at the Lean To's letting us know when we would arrive.
We dropped by Northland's Cash Supply to pick up packages from both sets of our parents. (Thanks Mom and Dad!) We talked to the owner about looking for a spot to camp in town without having to pay. (Hostels and motels are nice, but we've got a budget!) He said, well you can just pitch a tent behind here. So, right off the river, behind the Cash Supply, is our orange Marmot Tent. After we pitched our tent we went through our goody box: snickers, chicken, pasta sides, twizzlers, granola bars, and more awesomeness. But our favorite part was the letters from our parents and sister and brother-in-law, complete with a lock of Grover's hair! He must've gotten a haircut.... Love it! THANK YOU, MOM AND DAD AND SIS!
We are still waiting on a package from NotYet's parents...hoping it comes today!
NotYet and I enjoyed a 16" pizza from Northland's and sat around the table with Unitic and Cindy (a friend of Unitic's, section hiker). Off now to do laundry and shower. Spending the night in Stratton and back on the trail tomorrow.
Think we might be past the point of seeing Karma again, our first dear trail friend. We will not, however, stop leaving notes for her in the Lean To registers!
We were just talking to Unitic about meeting people on the trail randomly at the right time and how it's such a great part of the experience. I think God brings those people into our lives at just the right time!
Longer post today, but it feels great to update and catch up with family and friends. Happy 32nd Anniversary to Mom and Dad! Your marriage is such a great example for us to follow! You are incredible!
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