Saturday, June 23

Zero day in Harpers Ferry. I rented a car and went in to D.C. to be a tourist. It was fun driving again. I walked the National Mall because what is a day without a long walk? I went into a couple of museums and I took in an Orioles/Nationals game in Washington's new stadium. It was all fun.

They have a great coffee shop here in Harpers called the Canal House. Whole milk yogurt, fresh fruit, local produce, local dairy, local meat. A lot of the male thru-hikers like Christina, the Romanian barista. Zen brought me there yesterday. I ate there again this morning. Love the Canal House.

All's well.

Harpers Ferry, WV. Today-0 mi, Total 1010.9.

Sunday, June 29

Jogle, Becca and Blazing Star all walked into town yesterday so I spent most of my time with them today. Unfortunately, they are taking a zero tomorrow as well, so I will remain a day ahead since I hike out in the morning. I brought everyone to the Canal House for lunch. They sell fresh berries by the pint so several hikers can buy a yogurt each and split a pint, then mix the berries with the yogurt. Yum.

Some equipment notes because I upgraded some things.
-I bought a Golite waterproof jacket. Golite is a popular brand on the trail. My old jacket was a cheap off-brand that quit being waterproof after the soaking it took in Tennessee.
-I also bought a can of Permethrin, the latest and greatest in tick control. It is so strong that I'm not supposed to put it directly on my skin. It goes on my shoes and socks so ticks will die when they climb aboard. I'm safe from Lyme Disease now but my kids will probably have three eyes from my use of this stuff.
-My last purchase was a stick of Bodyglide, an anti-chafing product. I had some personal chafing going on. Ouch.

Someone told me that they liked reading the exotic trail names. I've got a treat for you. I hiked into a new group of people coming into Harpers Ferry. I've been around Duck, Buttercup, Pixie, Holler, Matchstick, Wavepool, Y, Vigil-Auntie, Chipmunk, Johnny Thunder, Keychain and Mike. Mike says he hasn't found the right name yet.

All's well.

Harpers Ferry, WV. Today-0 mi, Total 1010.9.