Date: 2012-07-01
From: Mohican Road

To: Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 10.3
Weather: scattered clouds

Today we had to move to a different cabin which didn't upset either of us because this cabin left a lot to be desired. SOS hiked out from here and I went looking for a church to attend. I remembered a UM church somewhere back to where I needed to go anyway so I changed into my one "good" outfit and off I went. I had no idea what time church started but got there about 9:30 and it was to start at 10. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Many people were there early because it was their new pastors first Sunday and there was to be a picnic after church. When they found out why I was there, the pastor asked if I would speak during the service. I agreed so found myself in the pulpit shortly there after. I gave a condensed version of what we were doing and then the service went on. As with most of the small churches I have attended, there were only 5 children for the children's story and I am sure the two big boys were only there because Mom was the pianist and probably strongly suggested that they go up to participate on the new pastors first Sunday. After the service, the retiring pastor wanted to talk to me. He told me that he was the former director of camping for their UM conference and gave me $20 for the kids in Indiana. Then 4 more different people gave me money totally $60...all so kids in Indiana can have improved camps to learn about Christ. I will send the money to the conference office to be put in the Hiking for HIM fund. After church I headed to Delaware Water Gap to pick up SOS. I got there early and called Nancy (Tagnalong). She told me about a concert that night at the Presbyterian church which runs the hostel in town. (They do not allow assisted hikers to stay there so SOS and I could not be there with Tim and Nancy.) Tim and Nancy were doing laundry at the edge of town so I drove there to pick them up and take them to resupply and then back to the Bakery which had more pies than I may have ever seen at one time before! It was very crowded and oh so hot inside and outdoors. When SOS called I went to pick him up and we went to the Diner. Tim and Nancy joined us there. We took them back to the hostel and then drove back to the Mohican Outdoor Center to switch cabins. We found the new cabin and moved in. It had two bedrooms...one with 4 bunks and one with two. Shortly after we got there, someone walked in the door. When I went to look it was Bucket who was told this cabin was a bunkhouse for hikers. Sure enough, it was...although that is not what they told me when I asked for a private space...but Bucket moved in and said that 3 others were coming in later. SOS and I left to go back for the concert. It was moved inside because of the downpour earlier. The concert consisted of a marimba, 2 flutes, and a bassoon! They played classical music until the inermission and then played some patriotic songs...they were good and we enjoyed this musical performance that was totally unexpected. Back to the cabin to find that only Bucket was there and the power was out so no lights. We used our small flashlight to get ready for bed. Then to our surprise a while later ... the lights came on! We had not turned the switch off so it was blaring in our eyes and woke us up! Off it went and off we went...back to sleep! Road Name of the Day: ROBIN HOOD ROAD Since there was no Sherwood Forest, Little John, or Friar Tuck Roads nearby, I have to think that the namer of this road really never read the book...just the title...