Epitome

This is the m

ost shining example of a bog bridge. It extends for a mile or more continuously through this valley. This shot was taken from a suspension bridge spanning a small river running through the swamp.

Bog Bridges

From New Jersey north for a long way there are many swampy and muddy stretches of trail. So we walk on bog bridges, some of which are well constructed, like this one, and some of which are falling apart and do almost more harm than good. Always an adventure, though...

The full group at a diner on

our last night together.

Pennsylvania Slackpackers

After getting rather sick from an unknown virus in Duncannon, we were able to convalesce while making some miles by slackpacking with this fine crew all the way to Delaware Water Gap. Many fine memories.

Summertime...

...and the hikin's easy. At least through the cornfields of central Pennsylvania. This was before we encountered the infamous Pennsylvania rocks.

Almost done...not!

We couldn't believe it...finally halfway!

Half - Gallon Challenge

This is our friend Hungus, in

the process of [successfully] completing the half-gallon challenge - a hiker tradition at the halfway point on the trail.