Wow what a surprise to come to the 2000 mile mark, “only” 189 miles to go. It’s like when you wake up to your 60th or 70th birthday and wonder “how did this happen”? I’m trying to appreciate the last 2 weeks of living in wilderness, but… yesterday as I heard traffic noise coming from a distant road leading me to Stratton and a shower and a bunk and restaurant food, my excitement reminded me of what I felt in March leaving all that for the wilderness life. Could there be a balance? I’ve learned a lot about the way I want to live when I come home.
Made the 2000 mile marker Stratton Maine
Almost there Ray!
You are probably down to the last 100 now. Easy. You’ve done a hundred before! Walk in the park
Ray, I like that sustainable 2000 mile marker made of natural, locally-sourced materials, although probably not as much as you did coming upon it! Returning to civilian life will be both a joy and an interesting transition, I’m sure. You’ll forever share a special kinship with others from the trail and hopefully you can keep in touch with them. Our friend ‘Snowbird’ recently reached Katahdin, and I can only imagine the joy and sense of accomplishment. Adventure on, Ray!