morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2006-07-07
From: Ensign Cowall Shelter

To: Tumbling Run Shelters
Miles today: 18.1
Weather: broken clouds

Date: July 7, 2006Destination: Tumbling Run Shelters(Twin shelters side by side, non-snoring & snoring)Slept in: shelter(non-snoring?)Morning weather: mostly sunnyTemp.: 60Breakfast: 3 packs of oatmeal, 3 cups of cold cereal, 2 tortilla wrapsStarted hiking @ 7:30amLunch: 2 snickers, trail bar, Fritos, cheese crackers, 3 soda pops(trail magic in different locations)Trail description:Several gradual climbs, a couple of rocky areas. Not a difficult day. Pen-Mar Park was nice. Crossed the Maryland-Pennsylvania border today.People: Hiked some with Joe Cro today. At the shelter it is Kids Meal, Joe Cro & Jericho(me).Animals: Doe & 2 fawns.Afternoon weather: Mostly sunny & 75 degrees.Finished hiking @ 4:30pmDinner: Chicken flavored noodles, mashed potatoes, tuna, & cookies(thanks to Joe Cro)Praises & thoughts: The Lord gave a great day. Joe & I talked about our faith in Christ & the churches we attend.Other info: I don't believe I mentioned that I was Thru Hiker #551 that checked through Harpers Ferry. It will be interesting to see how many of those finish. Somewhere around 2,000 started the hike at Springer Mtn. GA.   Joe Cro & I had some fun knocking down(with a brick) black cherries from a tree at Pen-Mar Park & eating them. I could see one of us getting hit in the head with the brick. Thankfully it did not happen.The cherries were good!
Date: 2006-07-08
From: Tumbling Run Shelters

To: Birch Run Shelter
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Morning weather: Mostly sunnyTemp.: 60Breakfast: 2 Oatmeals, 3 cups of cold cereal, tortilla wrap with peanut butterStarted hiking @ 6:45 amLunch: cheese crackers, beef jerky, 2 snickers, orange drink, root beer, GORP, trail barTrail description:Had an 880' climb right out of the sleeping bag near Chiney Rocks. Then from US 30 to Middle Ridge Road we had a 1100' gain. We went through Caledonia State Park. They had flooding there recently and still had some areas of high water. People: Hike with Jo Cro part of the day. Ran into several day hikers. Kids Meal showed up at the shelter.Animals: noneAfternoon weather:Mostly sunny & 75 degrees.Finished hiking @ 4:50pmDinner: Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, tuna, Cheetos & Fig Newtons.Praises & thoughts: Thank You Lord for Your protection!!Other info: I went into town to pick up a mail drop and buy some supplies and extra food. I had to walk 1.2 miles in( they do not count on my log), but I got a ride back out to the trail. It was a good day & my old body is tired.Link to Progress Map
Date: 2006-07-09
From: Birch Run Shelter

To: Boiling Springs, PA
Miles today: 29.3

Slept in: Celinas Manor B&BMorning weather: SunnyTemp.: 56Breakfast: 2 packs of oatmeal, Fig NewtonsStarted hiking @ 6:06amLunch: Trail bar, 1 snicker, Fritos, Bag of Potato Chips, Large Turkey Bacon Sub, Root Beer at a Deli.Trail description: 480' climb to Pole Steeple and a 550' climb in afternoon. Passed the Midpoint Marker for the A.T., so I am a little over half done. Most of the trail today was gentle ups and downs. That, together with a long day made for big miles.People: Jo Cro and I got seperated. He started earlier than I did. Then I passed him as he was backtracking to a store. Then I did not see him again.Animals: none Afternoon weather:Some thunder storms bouncing around. 80 degreesFinished hiking @ 7:20pmDinner: A liter of Gatorade, Fritos, 1/2 pound of Mild Colby Cheese and some snacks, Root BeerPraises & thoughts: God's love reaches to the heavens, His faithfulness to the skies. His righteousness is like the mighty mountains. Thank you Lord! We praise You!!!
Date: 2006-07-10
From: Boiling Springs, PA

To: Darlington Shelter
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: broken clouds

Morning weather: Mostly sunnyTemp.: 80Breakfast: Big breakfast at the B&B, it was great!Started hiking @ 11:30amLunch: 3 candy bars, Doritos, Gorp, Beef Jerky, Liter of GatoradeTrail description: 800' raise in the last 2 miles going to the shelter. There was a lot of corn, bean & wheat fields along the trail today. It kind of reminded me of Ohio.People: Just Jesus and me hiking today. Met a group of college kids from Southeast Asia doing some service for the Cumberland Valley Appalachian Club on the A.T. They were connected with Dickerson College. I had a lot of fun with them. I was the first Thru Hiker they had met & they had a lot of questions for me.Animals: noneAfternoon weather: 92 in the sun down in the fields. It was very humid. Finished hiking @ 6:25pmDinner: Chicken flavored noodles, mashed potatoes, tuna & cheese crackers.Praises & thoughts: I was bold enough to share a song I have wrote about Jericho, God's will, God's love and praises with the group of college students from S.E. Asia. They liked it and tried to sing part of the song, we had a great time. They wanted their picture taken with me.Frank Bohn that was overseenig the group let me know he really appreciated the time I spent with the kids. I told him I was just sharing God's love with them.God is so good. Other info:I had chance to go to Gettysburg, PA today and turned it down. After I ran into the young folks from S.E. Asia I knew why I did not go to Gettysburg.
Date: 2006-07-11
From: Darlington Shelter

To: Peters Mtn Shelter
Miles today: 22.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Morning weather: Partly cloudyTemp.: 71Breakfast: 3 Oatmeals, Fig Newtons & breakfast barStarted hiking @ 6:35amLunch: Had lunch in Duncannon. PA., at the Doyle Hotel. I had a 1/2 pound cheeseburger, fries and Sprite. Bought a rootbeer before I got out of town. SnickerTrail description: Pretty easy into town. Very hot & humid in town.People: Hiked some with Social & Dandelion.Animals: noneAfternoon weather: 92 degrees in town, partly cloudyFinished hiking @ 7:15pmDinner: Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes & tuna.Praises & thoughts:I thank the Lord very helpig me through a very tough day. The heat, bugs and rocks got to me.
Date: 2006-07-12
From: Peters Mtn Shelter

To: Rausch Gap Shelter Area
Miles today: 17.5
Weather: haze

Morning weather: cloudyTemp.: 76Breakfast: Breakfast bar, Snicker, Fig Newtons, Tortilla wraps with peanut butterStarted hiking @ 9:15 amLunch: Gorp, 2 snickers, peanut butter crackers, Fritos, 2 cans of Pepsi and a suckerTrail description: We had a long 1100' elevation gain, long but not steep. Some rocks but not to bad. Not a difficult hike.People: Met Bluebird of PA. on the trail going south. Stopped and had a nice talk.Animals: noneAfternoon weather:Thunderstorms and some rain. 78 degreesFinished hiking @ 6:40pmDinner: chicken flavored noodles with veggies, mashed potatoes and tunaPraises & thoughts: I thank the Lord for the strength to hike today. I needed His help.
Date: 2006-07-13
From: Rausch Gap Shelter Area

To: 501 Shelter
Miles today: 17.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Morning weather: RainTemp.: 72Breakfast: 3 oatmeals, 2 cups cold cereal, Fig Newtons, Fritos Started hiking @ 8:20amLunch: 2 Snickers, GORP, cheese crackers, beef jerky Trail description: 500' climb up Second Mtn, 800' climb up to William Penn Shelter. The rest of the hike was not to bad. There was a few rocky sections. They say the rocks will get much worse after Port Clinton.People: Hiked some today with Old Reb & Baloo Animals: Rattlesnake & CopperheadAfternoon weather: Partly cloudy & 78 degreesFinished hiking @ 4:56pmDinner: Large Pizza( saved 2 pieces for breakfast), Fritos, bottles of Rootbeer. A Christian with a servants heart picked up dinner for us. His name is 2Q's.Praises & thoughts: We are walking in a lot of rocks, with promises to get worse. Not only hiking, but the rocks or temptations we can stumble over in our Christian walk. Psalm 37: 23 & 24 says,"If the Lord delights in a man's way,he makes his steps firm;though he stumble, he will not fall,for the Lord upholds him with his hand."
Date: 2006-07-14
From: 501 Shelter

To: Game lands road
Miles today: 18.5

Slept in: Home of Rick & Bonnie GrimesMorning weather: SunnyTemp.: 72Breakfast: Pizza(cold), Fritos, RootbeerStarted hiking @ 7:50amLunch: Fig Newtons, 2 SnickersTrail description: Pretty easy ups & downs & a good amount of rocksPeople: I had the pleasure of stopping Rick & Bonnie Grimes home.Animals: noneAfternoon weather: sunny & 85 degreesFinished hiking @ 5:00pm off the A.T.Dinner: Quarter Pounder wth cheese, fries & milkshake on way to the Grimes' home. Then I had corn on the cob, fresh tomatoes, blueberries & Ginger Ale with Rick & Bonnie. It was great!!!Praises & thoughts: Praise the Lord for a great day! God is so good!Other info: Rick & I had a good time trying to locate one another. There are several(4) Game lands roads that the A.T. crosses. We were a couple of miles apart, but we finally made connections, Praise the Lord! It was good to see Rick & Bonnie.Link to Progress Map
Date: 2006-07-15
From: Game lands road

To: Port Clinton, PA
Miles today: 5.2
Weather: moderate rain

Slept in: Microtel in Hamburg, PAMorning weather: RainTemp.: 78Breakfast:very large bowl of several kinds of cereal, banana, yogurtStarted hiking @ 11:40pmLunch: snicker, fritos, trail bar, 2 cans of soda popTrail description:Hiked 2 miles up a game lands road with Rick Grimes. Rick hiked on for about 2 miles of the A.T. then he hiked back down another game lands road to meet his wife Bonnie. The A.T. was rocky and then a big down hill into Port Clinton. A short day with plenty of bugs & rocks. I enjoyed hiking with Rick.People:Thanks agian to Rick & Bonnie Grimes. I realy enjoyed the visit.Met up with Jo Cro and I are staying at a Microtel in Hamburg, PA.Animals: noneAfternoon weather:rain hot & muggyFinished hiking @ 2:50pmDinner: Going to eat at Cracker BarrelPraises & thoughts: I was blessed with the opportunity to tell a young lady how much God loves her and how he shows his love through Jesus. God is so good!! "Love the Lord, all his saints!"
Date: 2006-07-16
From: Port Clinton, PA

To: Eckville Shelter
Miles today: 15.2
Weather: clear sky

Morning weather: SunnyTemp.: 72Breakfast: A.Y.C.E at MicrotelStarted hiking @ 9:45 amLunch: 2 Snickers, Fritos, Gorp, Koolaide, Cheese Crackers & beef jerkyTrail description: 920' climb out of Port Clinton and another 835' climb this afternoon. There was a fair amount of rocks & boulders today, but not as bad as we were expecting.People: Hike with Jo Cro today.Animals: Copperhead snakeAfternoon weather: Sunny & 90 degreesFinished hiking @ 7:05 pmDinner: chicken noodels, 2 bags of mashed potatoes & tunaPraises & thoughts: Jo Cro and I had a Bible reading & devotions together this morning and we sang some praises to the Lord this afternoon. I hope you had a good time of worship today. Other info: It is supposed to hit 97 degrees Monday. We will have to drink plenty of water and be careful.
Date: 2006-07-17
From: Eckville Shelter

To: Bake Oven Shelter
Miles today: 17.4
Weather: clear sky

Morning weather: sunnyTemp.: 76Breakfast: 2 oatmeals, 4 cups of Friut Loops, tortilla wrap with peanut butter, fig newtonsStarted hiking @ 7:00 amLunch: Fritos, GORP, snicker, trail bar, strawberry Pop Tart, cheese crackers, Tortillia wrap with cheeseTrail description: 1,115' climb from shelter this morning to near Dan's Pulpit. Some other shorter climbs. A lot rocks & boulders. There was some rock scrambling & climbing, with the heat Jo Cro & I agreed this was our toughest day on the trail.People: Hiked with Jo Cro today. Tenting with Jo Cro, Railroad & Critter.Animals: NoneAfternoon weather: Sunny & 93 degreesFinished hiking @ 5:50pmDinner: Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Tuna, Fig Newtons & Peanut ButterPraises & thoughts: The Lord helped us through a very tough day and I praise Him.Other info: More rocks & boulders to come. Makes it interesting.
Date: 2006-07-18
From: Bake Oven Shelter

To: Smith Gap Road
Miles today: 20.0

Slept in: Garage of John & Linda StempaMorning weather: SunnyTemp.: 79Breakfast:Oatmeal, several cups of fruit loops, fig newtons, cheese, peanut butter tortilla wrapStarted hiking @ 7:25 amLunch: Trail bar, cheese crackers, 2 snickers, GORP, Tortilla wrap with cheese, strawberry pop tartTrail description: A 1,000' drop into Lehigh Gap and a 1,040' climb out of the Gap. There was a lot of rocks & boulders. There was a zone on top that looked dead, like a desert. Very hot and dry. The climb was steep out of Lehigh Gap. I had to use my hands a lot to pull my weight up. More like climbing than hiking. If it would not have been so hot it would have been fun.People: Hiked with Jo Cro. Met Blue Bird & Friction Writer at the top of the climb.Animals: noneAfternoon weather:Hot, 102 in Lehigh Gap. Sunny early, then thunder storms in the afternoon. We got caught in a pretty bad storm.Finished hiking @ 7:05pmDinner: John Stempa took Jo Cro & I into town to pick up supper. I had chicken fillets, fries, salad, Fritos and a 2 liter bottle of Rootbeer. Praises & thoughts: A hot tough day, we praise the Lord for helping us through!! A special thanks to John & Linda Stempa for taking us in. We ask God's blessing on them.
Date: 2006-07-19
From: Smith Gap Road

To: Lunch Rocks just past Kirkridge Shelter
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: light rain

Morning weather: mostly cloudyTemp.: 72Breakfast: Oatmeal, Fruit Loops, Peanut butter tortilla wraps, fig newtonsStarted hiking @ 8:15amLunch: snickers, cheese wraps, peanut butter tortilla wraps, Fritos, beef jerky, trail bar, 2 cans of SpriteTrail description: We had a 640' climb out of Wind Gap. We hiked on a lot of rocks today. It was not as hot. We had a good hike.People: Hiked with Jo Cro Animals: noneAfternoon weather:Partly cloudy, some breeze & 82 degreesFinished hiking @ 6:10pmDinner: 2 packs of noodles, mashed potatoes & tunaPraises & thoughts: We have had a very rough trail the last few days and the Lord has helped us through and protected us.Other info: Looking forward to Delaware Water Gap tomorrow. I will be taking 3 days off the trail. My youngest son, Matt is picking me up and taking back to his home near Canton, Ohio. I will spend the time with them & my wife who will meet me there.
Date: 2006-07-20
From: Lunch Rocks just past Kirkridge Shelter

To: Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 5.7
Weather: scattered clouds

Slept in: Hostel at the Presbyterian Church of the MountainMorning weather: FoggyTemp.: 72Breakfast: Oreos, 2 Strawberry Pop Tarts, SnickerStarted hiking @ 7:30amLunch: 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes, dressing, carrots, salad, Orange drink, Hot dog, & apple pieTrail description: Short hike into Delaware Water Gap. Easy hike with good views of the Gap, Delaware River & I-80People: Hiked with Jo Cro & Strider 60Animals:noneAfternoon weather: Partly cloudy & 82Finished hiking @ 10:30 amDinner: Big carry-in at the Presbyterian Church of the MountainPraises & thoughts: I ask God's blessing on the Church here for their ministry to the hikers.Other info: I will be taking 3 days off the Trail to spend time with my wife Sharon, our youngest son, Matt and his family. Matt is picking me up Friday and bringing me back on Sunday. It is about 5 1/2 to 6 hour drive each way.    Thanks again to all of you for sending encourgements & e-mails
Date: 2006-07-21
From: Zero Day

To: Zero Day
Miles today: 0.0

Slept in: My youngest son's home. Matt & Shelley's home in OhioPraises & thoughts: God is good. My body needs a little rest.Other info:I am taking a couple of days off and visiting Matt & Shelley's family and my wife Sharon. Matt and daughter Sidney drove 5 1/2 hours each to pick me up and take back home.
Date: 2006-07-23
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Backpacker Campsite
Miles today: 4.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Morning weather:fogStarted hiking @ 5:07pmTrail description: 960'climb out of Delaware Water Gap to CampsiteAnimals: signs of bears around campAfternoon weather: partly cloudy & 82 degreesFinished hiking @ 7:10 pmDinner: Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & TunaPraises & thoughts:I praise God for the time I had with my family the last 3 days. My youngest son Matt dropped me off in Delaware Water Gap just before 5:00pm this afternoon. He had about a 5 1/2 hour drive back home.Link to Progress Map
Date: 2006-07-24
From: Backpacker Campsite

To: Brink Road Shelter
Miles today: 20.0
Weather: clear sky

Morning weather: SunnyTemp.: 62Breakfast: 2 packs of oatmeal, 3 cups of Friut Loops, peanut butter, Fig Newtons, cheese Started hiking @ 7:20amLunch: trail bars, tortilla cheese wrap, snicker, beef jerky, fig newtons, gatoradeTrail description: Rocky, no big climbs, an interesting site was Sunfish Pond a large glacial pond.People: several large groups that were day & section hikingAnimals: Saw a bear 10 minutes after I left camp this morning. New Jersey, where I am at now, is supposed to have a large bear population.Afternoon weather: sunny & 83 degreesFinished hiking @ 5:50pmDinner: Chicken flavored noodles with veggies, mashed potatoes, & tunaPraises & thoughts: My feet are really hurting me. The Lord helped me through the day, an answer to prayer and I praise Him!
Date: 2006-07-25
From: Brink Road Shelter

To: Rutherford Shelter
Miles today: 15.3
Weather: clear sky

Morning weather: SunnyTemp.: 70Breakfast: 3 packs of oatmeal, Fruit Loops, Fig Newtons, peanut butterStarted hiking @ 7:50amLunch: Trail bar, 2 snickers, cheese wrap, beef jerky, strawberry pop tart, 2 liters of GatoradeTrail description: No big climbs, several small climbs. Sections of rocks, but not as bad as it was earlier.People: Just Jesus & Jericho today. There is a group of inner city kids at the shelter this evening. I was able to share with them this evening.Animals: noneAfternoon weather:partly sunny & 82Finished hiking @ 5:00pmDinner: Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, tuna & cheese crackersPraises & thoughts: Our love has limits but God's love does not!!!
Date: 2006-07-26
From: Rutherford Shelter

To: Unionville, New York
Miles today: 11.4

Slept in: Hostel in Vernon, NJMorning weather: sunnyTemp.: 72Breakfast: 3 packs of oatmeal, Fruit Loops, peanut butter, fig newtonsStarted hiking @ 7:45amLunch: snicker, trail bar, strawberry Pop Tart, 2 Liters of GatoradeTrail description: 335' foot climb up to Observation platform at High Point State Park. A few rocks but not to bad. A little warm but a nice hike.People: A bunch of my friends at the hostel. Including Social, Dadelion, Slingshot, Old Reb, Balu, Jo Cro and Bumble Bee. Animals: noneAfternoon weather: mostly sunny, 93 degrees, a thunderstorm in the afternoon.Finished hiking @ 3:30pmDinner: Cheeseburger, fries, Rootbeer float, Pepsi, Milkshake, more fries, & SpritePraises & thoughts: The last couple of weeks have been tough. The rocks have taken their toll on my feet. I am going to try and have my feet looked at tomorrow by a doctor. My feet have been hurting for 3 weeks, but every step the last 3 days has been very painful. Praise God things worked out great today. To get to the Hostel, Bob Boyle, "Shamrock" and brother in Christ gave me a ride to the hostel. Then I got to see a lot of my hiking friends. I pray I can get my feet staightened out. Link to Progress Map
Date: 2006-07-27
From: Zero Day

To: Zero Day
Miles today: 0.0

Start Location: Went off trail in Unionville, NYSlept in: Hostel- St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Vernon, NJPraises & thoughts: Psalm 59:9, "O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God."I shared a little bit about the rocks of PA. several times. They took their toll on my feet. They were hurting the last few weeks. The last few days the pain became more than I could handle. Every step was very painful. I thought my hike was in danger of ending. After talking with my wife, Sharon, we decided I should see a podiatrist. After praying I chose Bruce Fisher, D.P.M. He examined my feet and sent me to the hospital for some xrays. He determined I had a severe inflamation of the joints, nerves & soft tissue around the joints. I stoped taking Celebrex and started taking another anti-inflamitory drug twice a day, plus soaking my feet in cold water several times a day. Please be praying I can be back on the trail in 3 days. I need the Lord's help! Other info: Thanks again to Bob Boyle, "Shamrock" for all he did for help me. I ask God's blessing for him and his family. He has a servants heart.
Date: 2006-07-28
From: Zero Day

To: Zero Day
Miles today: 0.0

Start Location: Went off trail in Unionville, NYSlept in: Hostel- St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Vernon, NJPraises & thoughts: I am still taking an anti-inflamitory drug twice a day, plus soaking my feet in cold water several times a day. Please continue to pray I can make it back on the trail in a couple of days. Thanks for the prayers and may God bless you!
Date: 2006-07-29
From: Zero Day

To: Zero Day
Miles today: 0.0

Slept in: Same Hostel in Vernon, NJPeople: Forrest showed up at the hostel, he is a young man I have known for several weeks. I also made a connection with Garrett Bekker. Garrett is going to give me a ride back to Unionville. I have had a couple of good conversations with him and I am looking forward to meeting him tomorrow. Dinner: Forrest and I had dinner together.Praises & thoughts: "I have cast my cares on the Lord and he has sustained me." Psalm 55:22 It looks like I will be hiking again tommorrow. I thank the Lord for answered prayer!!
Date: 2006-07-30
From: Unionville, NY, Lott Road

To: NJ 94 about 2 1/2 miles from Vernon,NJ
Miles today: 11.8

Morning weather: sunnyTemp.: 83Breakfast: 3 eggs, cheese, bacon, toastStarted hiking @ 9:25amLunch: Pop tarts, Trail bar, 2 liters of GatoradeTrail description: 600' climb up Pochuck Mtn., Good view from overlook. It was rocky across top of Pochuck Mtn. There was several ups and downs. An interesting note: I walked across a boardwalk that was a little over a mile long. Cost to build the raised boardwalk was several million dollars, that may have included the cost of the land.People: My old buddy, Skywalker is at the Hostel, also Possum, Righty and a Southbound hiker, Soybones.Animals:NoneAfternoon weather: Sunny & 94 degreesFinished hiking @ 3:30pmDinner: Roman Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, TunaPraises & thoughts: I had a good time of worship on the trail today. I hope you had a good worship time also. I pray God was blessed and glorified!Other info: After a couple of good conversations on the phone I got to meet Garrett Bekker today. Gary gave me a ride back to Unionville, NY today. We had a great conversation and I really enjoyed Gary's company. We ate at Sara's for breakfast in Unionville. I thank Gary and ask God's blessing on him for having such a giving heart.      The close to 12 miles today had my feet hurting again. I plan on getting some new insoles for my boots, I hope it will help. I probably will have to cut my miles back, maybe the rest of the hike. I hope to walk with Skywalker for awhile, he also is having trouble with his feet.
Date: 2006-07-31
From: NJ 94 about 2 1/2 miles from Vernon,NJ

To: Wildcat Shelter
Miles today: 17.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Morning weather: sunnyTemp.: 72Breakfast: Oatmeal, cold cereal, tortilla wrap with peanut butter, donutStarted hiking @ 8:10amLunch: 2 snickers, cheese wrap, beef jerky, trail bar, corn chips, ice cream cone, orange sodaTrail description: 900' climb right away this morning up Wawayanda Mtn. We had a lot of ups & downs with a lot of rocks, ridges & boulders.People: Hiked most of the day with Skywalker, Righty, & Possum.Animals: NoneAfternoon weather: Sunny and 93 degreesFinished hiking @ 7:30pmDinner: Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & TunaPraises & thoughts:I thank the Lord for helping me through a hot tough day and yes, my feet are hurting. I not complaining, just stating a fact.Other info: It helps when you are hiking with someone, it takes your mind off yourself and the pain.   We are in New York for several days and then it will be Connecticut.