I spent the evening in Dalton, Mass yesterday. I stayed at Tom Lavardi’s place and camped on the lawn. I’m on the way to October Mountain shelter; another 11+ miles today. Only 2 more nights on the trail after today.
Hike Statistics:
Day #18 section 2 (#46 total)
Miles from Katahdin, ME – 631.9
Miles from Hanover, NH – 189.7
Miles to Great Barrington, MA – 36.3
Total miles on A.T. – 484.5
Avg daily miles (section 2) – 10.5
Avg daily miles (total) – 10.5
The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all. – Walt Disney 💐
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Chris, I hope your stay was wonderful. The town looks awesome from the pics you posted. Make those last 2 days count. You are the man big Chris.
You should have a glamour shot taken of yourself by a pro, then give the pic to the winner of your weight loss contest. Lol
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Oh, would they not let you stay in the house at TLavardi’s?
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Slept on the lawn under my tarp. The lawn was nice and soft.
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What a unique, & interesting, hike on The Appalachian Trail!
Thanks so much Dr. Chris for sharing this unusual experience !
Well done! Judy in San Francisco
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