We get to our campsite below Katahdin early Monday afternoon. My son Chad gets there in the evening to camp with us and summit Katahdin tomorrow. A great treat for me. Our whole group is anxious but yet apprehensive. Dealing with some very conflicting emotions of bringing this goal to fruition and the desire for the wondrous hobo adventure to continue. Some good camaraderie around a campfire helps to settle the jitters
4 days left and being so near to a long sought goal brings some interesting introspection. I am ready for the bike part to be over. It has been long and usually cold days with a lot of mileage. I have
Miles 351 (6 days) Average 58.5 Destination: Waverly highlights: met Austin Golden Retriever Rescue Group on Sunday. Took a day off on Monday. Cold Cold weather!!
Biker Frank stats: Week #3 546 miles 78 daily average Destination: Del Rio Notes: brrr cold. Very very cold this week. Summited the highest point of the trip, Emory Pass.