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Jul 9th More Than Halfway Through Flip Flop Hike

[Maris reporting:]

It’s been a little more than 2 weeks since I posted, so I’ll try to fill in the ground that’s been covered.

Connecticut and Massachusetts are a blur even though Tim has some cool photos from both places.  He climbed Mt. Greylock, the highest point in MA,

took notice of colorful mushrooms,

and yet more rocks.

Tim is well into Vermont now — or ‘Vermud’, as it is often called due to wet and muddy trails.  Coming down a steep descent into Bennington, Vt. he bent his trekking pole which was quite disconcerting as he had come to rely on it for stability.

He saw some interesting sights including an old jeep on the trail.

He climbed Stratton mountain and is on his way to Manchester Center and then his next challenge will be yet another Bear mountain.

Tim reported that he had a very nice visit with his nephew David and wife Avery who drove from Connecticut to have dinner with him in Bennington, Vt.  Thanks to their generosity Tim was able to enjoy two yummy meals and replace his trekking pole.

 

He is in good spirits, appears to have his trail legs and has been enjoying the solitary hike mixed with the camaraderie of fellow hikers at campgrounds, shelters and hostels. Tim has been hiking with a man named Lipo.  (Pictures coming soon.)

While trying to live in the moment and be aware of the experiences of today, Tim (and Monk) and I are excited about my upcoming visit to hike a little (very little for me) and explore the beautiful villages of Rutland, Killington and Burlington, Vt.

Tim has covered about 610 miles, and is more than half way to his goal of Mt. Katahdin in Maine. He is hoping to finish the remaining miles before taking a break for a family wedding in Ohio.  This first part of his flip flop through hike is 1,166.4 miles.

Keep on Hiking Tim, and mind your P’s and Q’s, Monk!

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