Date: 2014-06-10
From: Delaware Water Gap, PA - Church of the mountain Ho

To: Unnamed Campsotew near Powerline (tenting)
Miles today: 14.6
Weather: scattered clouds

Day 101, June 10, 2014 Had a great breakfast with the Shamans and then hit the trail. Getting good food has been very convenient ever since the SNP. At least every two days there seems to be a trail town or market. Not complaining! The Shamans had more errands to run so I had to bod adieu Hopefully I see them again soon. I crossed the Delaware River. Officially putting Pennsylvania in the books. The bridge was rather scary. It bounced! I thought I was on the swinging bridge in Thermopolis! From there I made my why to the Mohican Outdoor Center. On my way I skirted Sunfish Pond. As I understand it this is the most southern glacial lake on the east coast. It was pretty but rocky. Not a place you would go for a romantic walk for sure. I had a few packages to fetch at the Center from Mom, Jeanne, and Amazon. Thanks all!!! The only thing that did not make it was Coops new pack. The zipper on his other one had broke and then he lost it while he was on the lamb. Guess he gets more slack packing and I get to carry his food. Lucky dog, pun intended. From there I figured I walk a little more since it was early. Water is still a little scarce. I ended up getting some from a stream that looked like weak tea even after filtering. It tasted ok, I just couldn't look at it! New Jersey has been pretty so far. More ridge line walking but some reprieve from the rocks. Some. Oh and I also walked by a swamp! That was cool and it reminded me of Louisiana, even better oh and NJ is full of plump little gray squirrels. Min pin was a crazed manic. Pulling, barking, and leash water skiing. He back and as bad ass as ever Today I got a pretty cool email. Do you remember when I wanted a good fresh cup of coffee? The morning after meeting and tenting with Gandalf and Topo? While I was enjoying that coffee I had a brief conversation with another customer. He wrote me today and I wanted to share some positive about our social/internet driven world: "Cowgirl, When I saw you & Cooper at the Green Mountain store on Memorial Day, I was intrigued. I knew that I needed to hear your story. Chance encounters with people are some of my favorite moments. The one with you being one of them! I told you that I read people's motorcycle adventures on advrider.com & enjoy them. I've enjoyed following along on your adventure! Please disregard the negative comments made by some of the self righteous folks out there. Myself & a lot of other people are eager for your next installment! Thanks again, Brian". Pretty cool, hey? I have had much more positive then negative. I forgot to mention all the trail angels and trail magic in my 100 day reflections. Duh. Hiking, Tanning, Laundry (HTL), Cowgirl and The Little ManHiked today: 14.6 Completed: 1304.2 Remaining: 881.1 Start Point: Delaware Water Gap, PA End point: - Unnamed Campsotew near Powerline (tenting) States Completed: 7 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), States Remaining: 7 NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4) (16 photos)