September 5 - Full Goose Shelter (Day 170 – milepoint 1882.7)

An ideal day for the outdoors – not a cloud in the sky…clear, crisp, dry air as far as you can see.

We took a lot of breaks to enjoy the weather and the excellent views until we arrived at the state line and a sign reading: “Welcome to Maine – The way life should be.”

Chewy, in his signature form: “Well, that’s Georgia to Maine – Does this mean I can go home now?”

Cosmo and I arrived here at the shelter just before dark and are joined by a bunch of semi-rowdy police officers from New Jersey (exit 82).

Achilles and Redwood are camped out on platforms nearby. Paka, Chewy, Spice, Huff, and Puff didn’t make it to the shelter. Last I saw them, Paka was leading, so there’s no telling… Looking forward to Mahoosuc Notch tomorrow and to being joined by college roommate, Dave Risner, for a week.

Feels good to be in Maine.

Aquaholic