After the rough day that ended well yesterday, I'm adopting a new attitude of "be in the moment." This part of the trail is beautiful, so rather than chasing miles I'm going to find nice places and stop and see how far I get. It'd be a shame to get so caught up in making progress that I spend too much time looking at the map instead of the scenery.
I'm also formally adopting the name Taipan as my trail name. Only Beef Jerky and Kangapard know me as Supple Leopard, and I doubt I'll see them again. Those old timers have way more seasoned walking legs than me. Kangapard will be sad I didn't take her suggestion of FlexCat if she ever hears.
On the recommendation of Squirt and Sweetpea from Kentucky I stopped at a beautiful beach on Nahmakanta Lake, where I met Lost & Found, a 72 year old (!) who was completing her last section of the trail after 20 years of section hikes.
Also passed Nathan and Duke, two guys who are carrying 65lb (30kg) packs, because of too much food. They were hunkered down trying to gorge on double and triple rations to lighten the load. Nice to know I'm not the only one whose planning didn't play out as expected.
Today has alternated between threatening rain and blue skies. Should be a warm night, but I'm putting up the fly just in case.
Started: Nahmakanta Stream
Ended: Jo Mary Road
Distance: ??
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