On the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.
Walked. 16.3 miles to White River today. Only planned to go 14 miles but circumstances combined to make the longer distance a good idea. We ended the day with cheeseburgers, milkshakes and a swim in the river. Now we are camped in Randy and Linda Hart's side yard--first time I've actually camped in someone's yard, although a few previous camps felt like it. Walking was good today. We passed through beautiful forests in exquisite light. This morning as we climbed a steep ridge the sunlight angled through the leaves with a soft glow. Late afternoon rays of light sparkled against a lush green background. The day was not easy--we did a fair amount of climbing--but not as bad as yesterday. Weather was cooler and dryer. For once I could walk across an open meadow without cringing at he heat. We are definitely moving slower--1.55 miles per hour--but we are still making our way north.
