Date: 2014-08-29
From: Saco River Stealth site

To: Crawford Notch; Webster Cliff Trailhead
Miles today: 0.1
Weather: few clouds

Our travel agent back home (my mom) arranged for us to be picked up from the trailhead in Crawford Notch and reserved rooms for us at the Carriage Inn in Woodstock, NH. Because of Labor Day weekend it was quite challenging finding us a place to stay that still had vacancy. We can't say Thank You enough to her for her research and abilities in making these arrangements!!After getting to Woodstock, we all turned into typical tourists and did some souvenir shopping in Lincoln. We even had time to get in a game of putt putt golf, which Dan ended up winning. It was nice having a few days off of the trail to relax and spend the last couple of days with Dad just taking it easy. We LOVED having him out on the trail with us and I'm certain he loved it just as much! We had a pretty tearful goodbye when he had to get on the bus to go back home but he assured us he would be figuring out a way for both him and mom to meet up with us again. Being with him has made both Dan and I pretty homesick and we realized how much we've been missing our family and friends back home. This is yet another challenge the trail has but having each other gives us both a lot more comfort than if we were out here individually.We can't say thank you enough for the words of encouragement we receive on the blog or the through text messages that we receive on a daily basis from our loved ones along with people we have met on the trail and even complete strangers. These little messages REALLY do help lift our spirits to keep us motivated to continue on this journey of ours!(INSERT FROM POPPA HAL)We arrived in North Woodstock and stayed at the Carriage Motel. We spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday recuperating and checked out the city life once again. We recalled all the fun times and great sights on the trail. I knew Monday morning would come too fast for my bus ride back to the airport and indeed it did. So needless to say, more than a few tears were shed when we said our goodbyes.When Dan and Jen started this adventure it ran through my mind why they thought of doing this long hike. After spending time with them on the trail, seeing and experiencing just a fraction of the trail compared to their mileage, I fully understand why they chose to embark on this truly once in a lifetime adventure. They assured me that I experienced every aspect of the trail (rugged terrain, camping, work for stay and all the different elevations). I said the only weather condition I didn't experience was the rain. They assured me that I did not want to experience that (so I guess I will save that for my next trip). They are definitely trail wise and hike safely. It was amazing that they could navigate so well and keep us on the correct trail. I have always prided myself with a good sense of direction but they surpassed me since I couldn't keep track of all the trails and the direction we were headed. I am so grateful that they invited me out to share a part of their adventure with me. They took really good care and watched out for me. I am definitely looking forward to meeting up with them again on the trail. Dan and Jen, thanks for everything along with the unforgettable memories that we made together. May your journey continue to be safe. Happy Trails!!!!!!