July 1, 2009

Hello again!

Jack and Chris reported that they reached Calf Mountain Shelter, Virginia on Monday night. Along the way, they met thru-hikers Sodfather who is hiking as he attempts to gain custody of his son out in Seattle and Chinese Tourist, a former major in economics. They saw a baby bear cub again, who bounded off the trail upon sight of them. They went 26.4 miles on Tuesday and reached Pinefield Hut on Tuesday night. They met a couple RVing their way to Montreal. They also met a hiker from Towson. They are nearing the half-way point, Pen-Mar Park. They are only about 8 miles behind their schedule of an average rate of 21 miles per day.