August 23 - The Approach

Post date: Aug 26, 2012 8:41:46 PM

The plan for the day was a 10 mile hike where "Keeper", "Blue’s Clues" and "Five Pair" hiked in close proximity to each other such that "Keeper" was provided the opportunity to provide the three a good laugh as he made fun of "Five Pair’s" prowess with stream crossings as "Blue’s Clues" helped the stride challenged hiker from rock to rock.

Flat with several stream crossings, the hiking day ended around 2:30p with a pickup by "Ground Control" arrived with "Triple T" at the Katahdin Streams Campground for transport into Millinocket.

A lobster dinner was held at Scootic Inn where a large contingent of thru hikers who had completed their hike were present including, "Wall-e", "Indiana", "Lady Forward", "Willy", and "Dos". Congratulations were exchanged and some discussions ensued regarding the hike the three faced the next day. The day ended with toasts of beverages amongst the hikers at the Blue Ox Saloon across the street and good-byes exchanged.

2179.0 miles complete/5.2 miles to go