24 May.

24 May.
From: Ten Mile River shelter
To: Kent CT
Mileage: 10
Weather: sunny, mild

Refilled water from hand pump and had breakfast, chatting with Stuff Sacks before he and Uncle Sam went south. Machine headed north before me, and I left Penguin having breakfast.
Very pretty walk through woods and along river, including river crossing on Ned Anderson Memorial Bridge, then below buzzing high tension powerlines.
Short road walk, then moderately steep climb followed by pleasant level hiking and cool breeze.
Several climbs and descents during the morning were tiring so took a few short breaks.
Nice view from Indian Rocks. Estates and golf course visible. Had 4G access, so called Fort Montgomery post office and got tracking info for bounce box, confirmed it was at Kent PO. Also confirmed room at Cooper Creek B&B outside Kent, where Cinnamon Girl and Wilderness Hawk were staying.
Startled rattlesnack along trail before Schaghticoke campground (feeling was mutual); snake rattled briefly and coiled, but would not leave spot off trail, so I scooted past.
Penguin caught up with me during a climb and also encountered the rattlesnake.
Did not see Penguin during moderately steep, rocky descent to Mt Algo shelter, where I checked log and left note.
Reached road and walked into Kent, past Kent Boarding School.
Had a Reuben hot dog and root beer float at Annie Bananie's, a hiker friendly store, and chatted with another hiker from South Carolina just arrived after long day of travel to begin southbound hike. Ran outside to intercept Tenacious and Timezone who were walking back to the trail. They mentioned Cinnamon Girl and Wilderness Hawk were eating nearby.
Walked up Main Street and stopped at Kent Welcome Center for hikers (unattended restroom, water refill, pay shower), then bank ATM next door.
Cinnamon Girl and Wilderness Hawk were outside laundromat and called me over, then I went to grocery store nearby and picked up a turkey wrap, chocolate milk for a bigger lunch (B&B does not provide dinner) and more Crystal Light mix for the trail.
Retrieved bounce box from post office across the street and swapped out items, then shipped box forward to Massachusetts.
Met Cinnamon Girl and Wilderness Hawk back at Annie Bananie's, where Cooper picked us up and took us outside town to the B&B, a 200 year old house. We are the first guests of the season.
Took shower and settled in, watching TV and charging devices, getting caught up on trail notes.