August 13 - The View Point (Day 147 – milepoint 1678.6)

Didn’t leave the Inn until after noon. It is not easy to leave a warm, dry, comfortable place surrounded by good folks and atmosphere to go out alone into the cold, pouring rain. But, “The secret to a long (hike) is knowing when it’s time to go.”

It rained all day so I hiked naked for most of it because, why not?

Only passed a couple of other hikers and they didn’t seem too awfully offended. I used my bandana as a loin cloth when I felt it was necessary. Redressed for the last couple of miles and was very tired when I arrived here at “The View Point,” a private cabin we were told was ok to stay in. I opened the door to the cabin to see Cosmo sprawled out on a king-sized lawn chair eating his dinner. Classic.

Very comfy cabin with a fireplace and a deck on top of the roof offering supposedly excellent views. Hopefully the fog will lift in the morning.

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