Thank you, Matt Tobin, for ferrying Rob back to meet up with his friends in Port Clinton, PA. Matt shared lunch with some hiker buddies, and acquired some trail angel points by offering rides to the hostel. Rob was still a little uncertain about being ready for the trail again, but called a couple days later to say he was feeling much better and getting back into hiker mindset.
He made it to the Delaware Water Gap last week, and is now through New Jersey and into New York. Last night (July 29) he "spent the night at the home of the Mayor of Unionville, NY!" I understand we will get all the details on Thursday when I will get the challenge of feeding several thru hikers who will be making a tour to Glastonbury for a few nights off-trail. I've started shopping already, and preparations are underway!
Til then, here are some photos I finally was able to download from Rob's camera card. These take you first back to Shenandoah National Park, where DadK had his "Taste of the Trail".
Rob's sisters may or may not fondly remember the Lewis Mountain Cabins, where we stayed in 1996. Our cabin also housed a family of mice - and MomK lied bigtime, telling the kids "oh no, they are all gone now" as I watched Mama Mouse peeking at me from behind a bed.
Camp cooking!
Does anyone have a guess as to where Rob may have acquired Lyme Disease? Shenandoah deer practically jump into your pack.
Once more scene from Dad K's trip to VA.
Here are some scenes from Harper's Ferry - approximate half-way point and home of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Put your photo on the wall!
Rob and, I think, Grizzle. Check out the little kid on the bottom left - gawking at the thru-hikers!
Rob's birthday eve, courtesy of trail angels also known as the RoseSniffer Family! On the right, the notice of their offer of angelship - bonfire and cheeseburgers followed by indoor accommodations (showers!) and pancake breakfast. And below see the birthday cake they surprised Rob with. We all continue to be awed at the good will of people along the Trail.
Put your photo on the wall!
Rob and, I think, Grizzle. Check out the little kid on the bottom left - gawking at the thru-hikers!
Rob's birthday eve, courtesy of trail angels also known as the RoseSniffer Family! On the right, the notice of their offer of angelship - bonfire and cheeseburgers followed by indoor accommodations (showers!) and pancake breakfast. And below see the birthday cake they surprised Rob with. We all continue to be awed at the good will of people along the Trail.
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Excelsior! Rob I hope you are having an amazing time buddy and I cant wait to see you in the spring at AU. Good luck buddy
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