I made it into Monson ME after fording a river and enduring mosquito bites this morning and will rest up Sunday at Lakeshore House before heading into the "100 Mile Wilderness" on Monday. Had a big BBQ pork sandwich, a hunk of corn bread and blueberry pie a la mode at Spring Creek BBQ. I actually feel full!
I stopped at the Appalachian Trail Visitor Center across the street and worked with the ATC specialist there to schedule my climb of Mount Katahdin after the Labor Day weekend crush at Baxter State Park. Later than I had planned, but the timing works in my favor. I'm also planning to stay in Millinocket ME to rest up before I summit.
I'm also going to check on staying at Whitehouse Landing Camp in the 100 Mile Wilderness, with dinner, a bunk and all you can eat breakfast provided, as well as an opportunity to resupply.
The shift in schedule has me seriously considering continuing my hike from Georgia to West Virginia after a week at home (I originally planned to hike WV to GA), as I want to be home for Thanksgiving and finishing up remaining miles afterwards in my home turf of Virginia will be easier.
I am still keeping daily trail notes and photos, just haven't had time nor energy to post. I may do some catchup tomorrow.
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