I woke up early this morning and went out to watch the sun rise. It was so tranquil, all I could hear were th frogs and loons.
After a few minutes I started to hear a bit of splashing across the pond. It'd go silent then a little more splashing. I suspected a moose was wading out from a little Cove across the way, so I sat quietly hoping it would eventually emerge. After a few more moments she did. In the distance a dark spot came out moving its head about and drinking occasionally. I assume a cow, since it had no horns but it was a beautiful moment. Sipping and watching, she quietly started her day while I delayed starting mine. After half an hour I got up to break camp and saw that Stephanie was awake so I sent her out to see the moose (her first of the trip I think).
Turns out the pancakes were well worth the short day. We met Santa, Wonder and Snap (all NOBOs) at breakfast and walked away with another dozen leftover pancakes for the next few days. Definitely a highlight.
Stephanie sold so many people on the pancakes that Pancake has become her trail name. She's also convinced me that Taipan doesn't suit me, so I'm now going as Wallaby, which nicely complements my pack's trail name, Pouch. People seem less confused by that, so I think it'll finally stick.
Tomorrow we hit our first real mountains. I so the NOBOs tell us.
Start: Pierce's Pond
End: West Carry Pond
Distance: 9.9 miles (15.8 km)
What a momentous day!
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