We packed up quickly (I flicked three slugs off my tent and had to get one out from the inside...?) and were off to hike 11 miles or so with Tattoo into Kent, CT. It wasn't really the easiest 11 miles at all. It got pretty warm without a breeze, and we almost ran out of water at one point. Buuuut we made it to the road. Powder is from Connecticut, and his mom was picking him up. He and his mom, Carol, offered us a ride into town, and after getting dropped off, we said goodbye to Powder for a day or two. He's gotta move his stuff out of his house because the house finally sold. He should be back soon... and with Russell!
In town, we stopped at the outfitter to pick up resupply packages (thanks mom!). Scatters and I cleaned up in the bathroom. We saw Deetz and Power Pack, but they were on their way back out to the trail. Xan and Neutron rolled into town right as we were heading to the laundromat. We got the laundry going and hung out with the group. Itinerary showed up, too.
It was a magical little corner of town. The post office was there. The laundromat. And there was a grocery store across the street, so we all had a trip over there to fluff up our food bags. It was Xan, Neutron, Itinerary, Scatters, Tattoo and I. We snacked and charged our phones until the clothes were clean and dry. Tattoo took
a nap. Tripper came by to say hello at one point. Kent was a lovely little town with lots of artwork on display, but it was too expensive to spend the night. There was a back porch to the laundromat and a flat spot of grass, and I think we were all secretly wanting to just set up camp there (Scatters was already almost asleep). But we were pretty sure we wouldn't be able to do that, and we knew we should get back to the trail, so we eventually made our way back there. A lovely woman named Vienne gave us a ride. Thanks!
Back at the trail, we knew there would be a climb. We were really really really REALLY hoping there would be a fabulous, flat, perfect camping area (for all SIX hikers) right at the top of the hill. And there was!! Flat, fluffy, leafy, beautiful camping area. Lovely.
Everyone set up (while there was still sun light - what?!), and we're all good. I'm exhausted and so very ready for bed. Not a big day today, but 63ish miles in three days deserves a nice night of sleep. Night.
(11.8mi 6st)
-- Posted from the trail...
Location:Campsite .5 North of CT 341
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