The Trudge

Well today became a spirit draining day. Only did 10-11 miles today, and it wasn't even rough terrain, but the weather was demoralizing. Today's section was supposed to have been one of the most spectacular sections yet (in the words of a local I talked to a couple of days ago, "like walking in a dream"), but the fog covered everything. It was kind of cool in its own right, but combined with the cold freezing wind, the occasional sleet, not getting to the trail until after one, and the ice, it was enough to turn my hike into a trudge. One bright spot was Burrito Girl, who gave me an apple. She would have given me more, but I had just resupplied and my food bag was already stuffed. I have no idea how the UK game went. But enough complaining, I'm being super negative. Had a great zero day, and I'm back on the trail, so things are great. Survivorman and Funsize (who I just met) are at the shelter tonight. I'm hoping Survivorman's snoring will scare the mice away. It's scaring me. Bunch of section/day hikers, too. I'm pretty worn out, mostly from the cold, so I'm going to hunker down in my bag. Maybe I'll add to this one later.