Day 31, The Rough Days

August 13

Unexpected zero

So if you were wondering if we've ever thought about quitting, we (mostly me, Billy) have. Today was rough. We got started, had an easy hike up to Rattle River Shelter, just 1.6 from the trail head in Gorham. It was cold. It was rainy. I was homesick and missed Grover. 

We were at the shelter waiting out the rain and I thought about being home. We decided before just throwing in the towel, we would pray about it and talk it through, spend another night back in Gorham. We got Dunkin' Donuts and coffee. Not sure if it was the encouragement from Floss (finally got his phone back from guess who...Pixie and Steps) and other hikers, being out of the rain, motivation from family or the coffee, but we felt better. It was most likely the coffee.

Evening brought pizza with Floss, Pixie and Steps and some beer at a local bar. Back on the trail tomorrow! Why give up now? Life isn't easy. The trail isn't easy. But both are worth the while!

Found out about care packages coming...

A delightful breakfast! We cleaned out empty peanut butter jars and put sticks of butter in to use for frying bagels in the morning. Oatmeal isn't as good as it used to be...