I left Annapolis, Maryland at about 5:15 this morning, and took a bus from Washington, DC to New York, and then another bus from New York to Boston. Then a good friend of mine will drive me from Boston back to where I got off of the trail just past Hanover, New Hampshire.
I am hiking with very light gear, and have a target pace of around 26 miles per day, which put me atop of Mount Katahdin August 10th. Once again, my progress can be tracked via the satellite tracker link on the follow Chris page, and on the same page is a rough calendar which approximates my daily destinations.
As the hike comes to a close, my supporters and myself are beginning to prepare for the future by developing sustainable initiatives to continue the work which we have begun. Please contact us using the contact form to be come a part of this worthwhile endeavor.
Yesterday I received an email from Bishop Mazzolari, the Catholic Bishop of Rumbek, who was one of the main forces behind the Hike. The dormitory for the minor seminary has been fully completed, thanks in a large part from donations through the Hike. The students are very happy and grateful for their new accommodations and are anxious to begin classes in the fall. Thanks to all who donated and helped make this a reality. Photos to be Posted soon of the completed dormitory.
I head to the trail to tackle the White Mountains with renewed zeal, and hope that these last few weeks will yield fruitful results.
Cheers,
Chris
