Date: 2018-08-13
To: Belfast
Miles today: 0.0

I slept very well but woke up automatically around 5:30 and refused to get up. I faded in and out of consciousness until 7 when I agreed to get up, shower and find something to feed the beast. Having negotiated a hiker rate here breakfast was not included. I looked at Google maps on my phone and discovered a potential breakfast just .3 down the street and headed out. Score! An adorable Cafe with outdoor seating. I devoured a GF bagel, hard boiled egg, fruit cup and coffee. I lingered a while before making my way diagonally across the street to the grocery store where I bought an iced tea, banana and raspberries. At almost 10 I was back at the Inn where I packed up my bag and assorted box and pie and asked the owner if I could hang out somewhere until Brian arrived. She directed me to the very comfortable farmer's porch where I took a seat on a wicker sofa and enjoyed my fruit and tea. The housekeeper came out and we had a nice conversation before Brian finally arrived at 11: 15. It was so good to see him and he came up onto the porch met the owner and loaded by things in the truck.We spent the rest of the afternoon doing laundry and taking a trip to Lewiston to get me another pair of shoes. I know, I must eat shoes because I've had so many pair! Truth be told the Rock's have eaten my Hokas, the tread is worn and the sides are tearing from the abrasion of these nasty rocks. I scored a new pair of Hoka hiking mids. They're more stable and I should get more mileage out of them. But the price tag was alarming! I asked for a discount and he took off $10 but upsold me on a $6 can of water proofing, so I'm hardly ahead. after that we were turn to Belfast and checked into the B & B that Brian had reserved for us, a lovely place! We settled in and strolled down the street to a restaurant of the innkeeper's suggestion. We were both ready for an early dinner and we shared a bottle of wine. It was fantastic having a date with my husband!After breakfast the following morning which was absolutely delicious and some great conversation with the innkeeper's, we organized my bag and got me ready for the hostel where he'd be dropping me later. It was pouring rain and I was so thankful to be taking another day off. I can already feel the rest is doing my body good. We said goodbye and headed to the grocery store to replace my Smart water bottles. With the last of the chores done we headed out to the movies. Another date with my hubby! I chomped on popcorn with extra butter and sipped his root beer. After the movie he delivered me and my gear to the Pine Ellis hiker hostel where we packed up one more box to send further up the trail to Monson. Stripper and Sara will pick it up tomorrow when they drop River off. Brian dropped me at the store so I could get dinner from their counter and he could head home. I ate a nice salad and some fries and walked back to the hostel where I settled in as the only female in room 2 with 5 beds. It was very quiet but also very warm and small. I journaled for a while and then went downstairs to brush and use the potty before retiring to my bed again for sleep. My shuttle leaves at 7am tomorrow and I'll slack pack a 10 mile day. It's almost 11pm and I need sleep!