Date: 2017-08-06
From: Wawayanda Shelter

To: Route 17A - Warwick, NY
Miles today: 10.1
Weather: scattered clouds

1. Date: Treesday, Wedmath 15 (8-06)  2. Day 103  3. Morning temp: 61  4. Weather: cool, overcast  5. Time start: 0750  6. Time stop and miles: 1308/10.1  7. End point: Route 17A - Warwick, NY Log:The original plan for today was going to be a short walk to the next road in .5, then road walk/hitch about 4 miles to the Motel, but in the gray light of morning, I checked the map in Awols and it looked like a better plan would be to finish NJ and do 10.1 to the road on the other side of town. So I rolled out and started packing up.My feet were ok in the AM, but I could see two deep blisters on both balls of my feet. I taped up and went back to double socks to provide as much cushion as possible.I headed out before 08 and felt pretty good. I passed the two bail out roads quickly and with confidence. I continued on to the border and finished my 7th state. New York welcomed me with several long rocky ridgetop walks with several scrambles up and down. It was cool, but seemes to go on just a little longer than I wanted it to. At one point I did something that bent my pole a bit, but I was able to bend it back almost straight.Two different day hikers told me about a must visit creamery at the next road, which would be my stopping point for the day, so I figured I would check it out.Another guy heading in my direction stuck with me for awhile and we had some good conversation until he reached his turnaround point at the view.The trail finally came off the rocks and I passed several day hikers coming up. I got to the road crossing and took a break while I studied my guide and app.I walked down to the Creamery, which was mobbed. I saw a couple hikers and went over to say hi. One was Woodpecker who we had met for about 5 seconds in the Smokys and she remembered me. We caught up for another 5 seconds and then she moved on.The line for ice cream was longer than I wanted to wait and I really didn't want to inflict my stench on the muggles so I didn't bother. I was actually hungry for a real lunch since I hadn't eaten yet. I was hoping to hit the hot dog stand, but it was closed.I fired up my Uber app and saw a driver 8 minutes away, so I pushed the button. He arrived quickly and swept me into the town of Warwick and the Warwick Motel.The Motel was a small thing with evidence of recent renovations. No one was around, so I called the number on the front desk sign and left a voice mail. I helped myself to a soda in the fridge and plugged in my electronics. I settled into the comfortable sofas and waited as it was still early in the day.Harry the proprietor showed up soon and checked me in. I got the hiker rate with a 10% veteran discount thrown in. He gave me a nice toasted bagel.The room cleaners were nowhere to be found, but Harry gave me my key so I could go shower and get my stuff in the room. I still needed some lunch.You could tell the room was still in the process of being turned over, but I didn't care. I showered and unpacked, changing into my somewhat cleaner camp clothes. There was a deli about a quarter mile away and I headed there to see what they had. I grabbed some beer and a few resupply items and ordered a chicken parm hero (as they are called here) and headed back to the room.The cleaner finally came in and took the sioled linens that were sitting there, but that was it. I was happy in my little room and had all I needed.I went to the laundry and washed everything except my camp shorts, which I had only worn a couple times. The laundry was free and he even provided the soap. I got caught up on my DVRed TV shows and had a relaxing night. I stayed up to watch Game of Thrones then hit the hay.Tomorrow is supposed to be full of heavy rain, so a zero seemed like a good idea. I need to give my feet a break from the pounding. I plan on being pretty lazy tomorrow with maybe a walk into the area with lots of shops. I still need to resupply my stove fuel. It still has some gas, but won't last much longer.Flora:  Fauna: Deer, Squirrel, chipmunk  VOD: Prospect Rock view of Greenwood Lake  Smell: clean clothes  Sound: Hawk  High: Finishing NJ. Taking a shower  Low: The rock walking went on too long Hope: That my feet get the rest they need.