Wow! It seems like so much has happened since I last updated! We blew right through Mass it seemed-- though we found some very nice hostels to stay in. The trail was very nice, and we're back (officially) in a land with some views! Our group started to get spread out by a day or so for the last little bit of MA, but we managed to get back together by the time we were in Vermont.
Ah, Vermont... this was DEFINITELY my favorite state so far. We're getting back into some real mountains (the Green Mountain range was beautiful). The people were awesome, there were once again a few hostels that were really perfect for hikers, and there was Ben & Jerry's everywhere!! The ice cream was also super cheap, seeing as B&J is made in Vermont. It is really a lovely state. We have also been running into more and more south bounders who are thru hiking the AT. Its very intersting to get a glimpse of what is to come and to meet people with a totally different look out on the trail (they're at mile 500 or so, while we're at mile 1700+). There weren't any major wildlife encounters in Vermont-- though I'm pretty sure I heard a moose snorting the other day, which was kind of scary. I really want to see a moose... but I'd rather there be a pond or lake inbetween it and me :)
Anyways, we crossed into New Hampshire yesterday and we're currently in Hanover, though we'll be hiking out later today. Hanover is a interesting town. Dartmouth (the ivy league school) is in the middle of town... so needless to say, the town is rather expensive and not your typical college town. It is, however, a very pretty town. Supposedly Bill Bryson lives here... let's just hope we don't run into him-- after hiking this much of the trail, most thru hikers have lost a lot of respect for his Walk in the Woods... it is a great story... but a real thru hike is drastically different :)
Well, we've showered, done laundry and I personally just stuffed myself at Dunkin Donuts, and now its time to pack everything up and keep on going! We have less than 450 miles left and less than a month! New Hampshire will, I'm sure, prove more difficult than what we've been doing, but we're all looking forward to the Whites! Hope to update again soon!
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