I had a business-like day today. I churned out another 20 miles as I delved into the heart of Vermont, and my feet delved into endless mud. I actually didn't start until 11. I was so tired from yesterday's Greylock adventure that I slept until 10:30. What a luxury that was.
But then it was off to the races. Massachusetts said goodbye with a steep uphill, and at the top, BAM! Vermont and the Long Trail! It's great to be on my 3rd to last state and Vermont promises to be very pretty. Right now, however, I just can't get past how muddy it is!
I know we just got a lot of rain, but the mud is really something else. There are points where it's so deep that your entire foot submerges into it. And the best part is that once and a while you come to a row of footbridges, like they're saying "here, have a little break," and then the footbridges end and your first step is a SPLAT! I'm worried that one of these steps is going to be my last, and the mud will go down and down and swallow me whole!
But actually, I can deal with the mud. Aside from my shoes and socks being a bit damp and cold in the morning, it's no big deal. Not when I've got some massive mountains ahead of me! I'm psyched for the Green Mountain State.
-Scribbles (aka Ted)
8:00 p.m. 6/29/2015
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