Connecticut and Massachusetts First note – Bob’s photos have been added to the appropriate days. If you do not want to go back through each day, his photos are posted in this update. Another 68 miles of the Appalachian Trail completed. Many lessons learned on this trip. The heat caused us some re-planning to shorten…

Friday – 28 June After a restful night on a real bed, Bob and I awoke for coffee with Bob M. We headed over to the coffee shop for another coffee and breakfast. Then back to the condo. Today is a big day for Bob M. Furniture that he ordered last November from a company…

Thursday – 27 June Destination: Dalton, Massachusetts (1577.3)Start Location: Kay Wood Shelter (1573.3)Today’s Miles: 4.0Trip Miles: 67.8 I questioned our decision to stay in the shelter instead of tenting until the rain started after nine. The light rain continued until four am or so. Drover, Tennessee and McGuyver had breakfast with us. Bob and I…

Wednesday – 26 June Destination: Kay Wood Shelter (1573.3)Start Location: October Mountain Shelter (1564.5)Today’s Miles: 8.8Trip Miles: 63.8 Bob and I took our time this morning since we had a short day over the easiest terrain yet. We saw a big doe soon after starting at 7:30. Our final can’t miss in our replanned home…

Tuesday – 25 June Destination: October Mountain Shelter (1564.5)Start Location: Upper Goose Pond Cabin (1555.7)Today’s Miles: 8.8Trip Miles: 55.0 The rain showers stopped by ten but things were still wet when Bob and I awoke looking forward to the coffee and pancakes provided by the cabin caretaker. When we walked down to the cabin, two…

Monday – 24 June Destination: Upper Goose Pond Cabin (1555.7)Start Location: Goose Pond Road (1552.7)Today’s Miles: 3.0Trip Miles: 46.2 After breakfast at the motel, Bob and I had a pickup scheduled with a Papa Joe at 10:00 to bring us back to the AT. While waiting for our shuttle, we noticed a 1921 Rolls Royce…

Sunday – 23 June Destination: Great Barrington (1528.0)Start Location: Great Barrington (1528.0)Today’s Miles: 0.0Trip Miles: 43.2Breakfast at the hotel was better than expected. The small area has juices, a waffle maker, sausage, scrambled eggs, yogurt, and pastries. Bob’s guest commentary for today follows my regular update. Breakfast at the hotel was better than expected. The…

Saturday – 22 June Destination: Route 7 – Great Barrington (1528.0)Start Location: Glen Brook Shelter (1520.1)Today’s Miles: 7.9Trip Miles: 43.2 Bob and I have discussed some changes to our hike place to accommodate the high temperatures and our schedule. To be safe, we have reduced our daily miles. So we have decided to hit some…

Friday – 21 June Destination: Glen Brook Shelter (1520.1)Start Location: Brassie Brook Shelter (1511.7)Today’s Miles: 8.4Trip Miles: 35.3 Today Bob and I left Connecticut and entered Massachusetts. Another state completed. Last night two other hikers tented nearby. The hiker who had been sick left and continued his hike. We ended up putting our rain flys…

Thursday – 20 June Destination: Brassie Brook Shelter (1511.7)Start Location: Limestone Spring Shelter (1503.1)Today’s Miles: 8.6Trip Miles: 26.8 I start off with Just Bob Guest Commentary for yesterday. Been on the trail two days. Hiking has been good except the extreme heat and humidity. Drinking lots of water. But not very hungry as we get…