114 miles down! We made it to Monson, Maine this morning after finishing the section of the trail known as the 100 Mile Wilderness. This section is considered to be the most remote section of the trail. Maine is beautiful and the weather has been nearly perfect. Just one morning of pouring down rain (which helped to wash off some of the 9 day stink).
The biggest news besides walking our first 100 miles is that we've got our trail names. Shawn is known as Picker on the trail. He can't walk by a piece of trash with out picking it up and packing it out (and complaining about people's carelessness). I am now called Grinner- I'm just happy to be out walking.
We've been so fortunate to have good health this first, and most critical 10 days on the trail. There's not a blister or hot spot between us. Besides some stiffness and sore feet we're feeling great and looking forward to getting back out on the trail tomorrow, but not until after we've had our 2nd all you can eat hiker breakfast here at Shaw's Hostel (aka hiker paradise). Expect to hear from us in about a week from Stratton, ME.
