Trail Journal 09.23.02

Rough day on wet trail.  Had some rain to start so everything was wet and morning walking was tricky.  Had two hard falls that left me with bleeding knees and a bruised cheek.  Nothing that kept me from walking but it sure made me uneasy afterwards.  But I made it to Long Pond Shelter anyway.  Now I'm in the shelter with Rocky Top.  Red and Gary are tenting behind us.  I was too tired to set up my tent. Plus I want to make sure I stay dry, although the sky seems to be clearing now.  Hope so.  Day started out well.  Big breakfast as Shaw's Boarding House in Monson:  2 eggs, 2 pancakes, sausage, bacon and ham plus milk.  Filled me up well for the day's walking.