We are taking a nero today into Kent Pond, near Killington, where we are hanging out at a lodge and camping for the night. The mountains in Vermont are steadily getting larger, and we face at least one big incline every day (often, though, it is more). We can't pull big miles days nearly as well, so we are sticking in th 16-18 mile range. This pace should put us in Hanover New Hampshire in just a few days! We summitted Killington Peak yesterday, and we had majestic views of Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. It was beautiful. And today, after our "grueling" 4 mile hike, we ate lunch on a dock by the pond. I felt so at peace, and thought when else in my life can I say that I hiked almost 900 miles to sit by this pond? I'm loving the simplicity of this life.
We had tremendous 4th of July trail magic last night, and I want to give a big thanks to the Johnson family for their hospitality and opening their home to us smelly hikers. They gave us showers, laundry, food, and a place to stay, and on the way back to the trail this morning, even took us shopping! It's people like this that make our journey all the more memorable. Thanks again!
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