Since I returned to the trail at Harpers Ferry, I have been able to keep a fast pace with few breaks in between. The states have seemed to fly by, as there were fewer miles in each state than there had been in Virginia and Pennsylvania. However, it is beginning to become more mountainous again. I have once again begun climbing mountains over three thousand feet, coming over Mt. Greylock two days ago. Additionally, I have been blessed with several visitors, including my dad and some of my best friends! These visits provided an additional boost to me both physically by allowing me to eat better food than usual, and mentally by encouraging me and picking up my spirits. It has also rained extensively for the past week, and I have become accustomed to going to sleep in wet clothes in a wet sleeping bag. The past couple of days have been deluges, and have been very reminiscent of the Southern Sudan rainy season, which is in full swing at the moment. However, the end is beginning to near. I have less than 600 miles remaining, and it is starting to become a reality.
Because injuries to my leg and the early snow conditions have delayed my finish, I will be forced to get off of the trail for one month on June 21st in order to attend a summer school class at the Naval Academy, and then the Sprint for the Finish will begin, in which I will attempt to complete over four hundred miles of trail in just under three weeks. There will be more information regarding the Sprint over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned.
Chris (Knee-Deep), Congrats on your progress. You are doing great. Best of luck on your class at the Naval Academy. It will give Fahmah a little time to catch up with you. However, they are going very slowly!!!! They are just in Massachusetts now. I am going out to meet him in Lee. Is this your first time in New England? It is beautiful up here! Wish you the very best. Keep your dream alive.
Ma Fahmah