Back on the trail. Hiked in to Denton Shelter from Route 522. Started at 2:30 with Maggie. She hiked in about a mile along the Smithsonian Conservation Area before heading back to the truck. Walk in was not bad but he day was godawful hot and humid. I was sweating just sitting on the tailgate eating lunch before I started walking. Got into the shelter about 5:00. Felt strange walking--kind of light-headed and disoriented. Didn't see anyone on the trail and felt lonely.
But there were people at the shelter. Hi Tech, whom I met farther south in Virginia, was here when I arrived. So were a couple of people I met at the trailhead--Hoss and Mira. They left but three others--Sloopy, Buzz and Razz came in, plus a section hiker named John.
The shelter is very nice, has a large porch with benches and a well-made three person Adirondack-style chair. I'm tenting nearby. Thes i also a shower a the ater source--very cold but on a hot day like this it feels wonderful.
So now I'm back on the trail and I'm very happy. Not missing Maggie yet--just spent a week with her and will see her over the next few days. All is right with my world.
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