Just an update after 5 days.

We had to take a couple of zero days due to a foot problem. But it's fine now.

The Walmart tent is gone and I went to REI and got another one today.

One of the cameras died, so I'll buy another tomorrow.

The cell phone is kaput.

I left the Kindle home at the last minute deciding the weight wasn't worth it.

We really do like starting out with over a gallon of water apiece and then not stopping along the way to refill unless we need to.

The Svea 123 stove is great. After 5 days we only used a small amount of gas. I could carry half as much, but I probably won't.

The shoes will probably wear out before the end. It seems they are good for about 150 miles, so we will get new ones tomorrow and exchange them after the next segment.

5 days of food lasts 4 days.

Hiking in the rain while picking fresh strawberries on the trail is wonderful.

Torrential rain and hail is not so wonderful.

We hike a lot faster going uphill.

Wet shoes stink. Shoes are always wet.

SPOT is great for getting out simple messages to someone observing us. Don't sit the pack next to the outhouse while using it or you will get a funny picture in your email.

This is a whole different experience than just a couple nights out, but it's lot of fun.

Oh well, time to get some sleep.

Gershon