We are at mile 980.6 and I can confirm 2 things about PA. There are rocks and snakes (poisonous ones).
I'll just apologize in advance to our PA friends because I don't think we'll have nice things to say about the state when we complete it. We are not trying to be haters of PA ...
But today was a very good day. We hiked through Port Clinton, PA, to pick up our maildrop and once again, we were surprised by 7 packages and several cards from friends, family & blog readers who we've never met! The love & support just lifts our spirits to a whole new level. Oh, and Deal came up with a new name for this ... Mail Magic!
Besides the mail magic, we also got trail magic. Fire Marshall's dad (Fire Chief) was visiting him in Port Clinton and treated us to lunch and a shower! He tried to convince us to stay the night with the treat of a hotel room, but we resisted and hiked on.
Tomorrow, my old college roomie, Rachel/Charlotte, & her hubby, Chris/PA Dutch, are meeting us at the next road crossing.
I guess PA isn't that bad after all ... 144.5 miles left!
The next opportunity for mail magic (no pressure) is coming up quickly ... If you are interested, here is the info:
Patrice and/or Justin La Vigne
C/O AT Conservancy
PO Box 807
799 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
25425
Please hold for thru hiker ETA August 28.
Location:Appalachian Trail,Auburn,United States
Labels: AT, Outdoor Recreation
