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7/19/1999 ~ Apple Valley Inn (2.8 AT miles hiked, 1.1 road walk)

Cumulative Miles this leg:  61.8

I think my right ankle is done for. I twisted it badly in PA and it seems to be getting worse rather than better. It has a golf ball size swelling in front of my ankle bone, and the only [...]

7/17/1999 ~ NYC

Visited a good friend in NYC and had a great dinner at an Italian place. I also did my laundry at a place on 9th Avenue.

Tino and I proceeded to The Park Central where I got another good night’s sleep in a comfy bed in a room with a/c. (It’s been very hot [...]

7/16/1999 ~ High Point (5.6 miles hiked)

Made it to Lake Marcia where I chilled out with Chile for the afternoon. I’ve really learned how to enjoy doing very little, but relaxing is part of my mission this summer. Later on, Single Malt, H. Brett and Gentleman Jim showed up. Chile went off to the outfitter, [...]

7/15/1999 ~ Mashipacong Shelter (12.5 miles hiked)

OK, I’ve seen enough bear now. Save some for the hikers who haven’t seen any. This morning at breakfast, a female black bear snuck up behind me and attempted to steal my breakfast. Fortunately for me, bears aren’t known for stealth, and she stepped on a stick or something [...]

7/14/1999 ~ Brink Rd Shelter (14.2 miles hiked)
Today was difficult again, but only because of the footing. There were incredible views from Rattlesnake Mountain, so the effort was rewarded. There was one climb up a nearly vertical rock face, but I found it pretty fun. I think this whole hiking thing may be warping my [...]

7/14/1999 ~ Brink Rd Shelter (14.2 miles hiked)
Today was difficult again, but only because of the footing. There were incredible views from Rattlesnake Mountain, so the effort was rewarded. There was one climb up a nearly vertical rock face, but I found it pretty fun. I think this whole hiking thing may be warping my [...]

7/13 ~ Dingman’s Ferry PA (10.5 miles hiked)

I’m currently enjoying the hospitality of some nice folks in Dingman’s Ferry. Good talk, hot shower, soft bed and coffee in the morning. What more could I ask for?

I started my day by crossing the Delaware River. After I went under I-80, I couldn’t find the AT. I [...]