First of all, we passed the mileage halfway point, which is 1092 miles (though the sign is at 1090.5). 50% of the entire trail complete!
THEN we passed the Mason Dixon line and passed into Maryland! I told my grandma about that, and she said," Well at least now you're back in God's country." I will admit, I got a little teary when I saw the sign.
And finally, today, we passed into Harper's Ferry. Harper's Ferry is a milestone on the AT because it the home of the Appalachian Trail Headquarters. They take a polaroid of you to put in a book, and give you a number. We were numbers 147 and 148 (Mark was 146) to pass through here going southbound.
Tony weighed in at 168---skinniest he has been since high school. Mark is 159. I told my mom eventually we'll all be equal if they keep this up!
We are excited to be this far down, but know that we still have a long ways to go still!
Also, notably, we ate at a Chinese buffet, and met a couple in the parking lot. They let us sleep in their backyard, take showers, wash our clothes, and watch the debate! Turns out, the husband was a elementary school principal and we got to speak to his 5th and 6th grade class! They were so inquisitive and cute!
The next day, Mark's friend Melinda picked us up and took us to her home! We got to hang out with her and Trish and take ANOTHER shower! Twice in one week! Much to our dismay, our hostesses slept in their tent in the yard, and let us sleep in a real bed! Our manners weren't happy with this, but our tired bodies were!
Hopefully Hurricane Sandy will not bring us too much drama!
Love and miss all of you!
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