Bear Mountain
New York
Thursday, June 25
Arrived today, several days behind schedule because of:
- Hideous heat and humidity for more than a week
- An unscheduled stop in Vernon, NJ
- Intestinal troubles, probably caused by unpurified water and aggravated by heat exhaustion
The stop in Vernon was partly for relief from the weather and partly slacking off a bit. Stayed in a firemen's pavilion, provided free to hikers, and was able to shower at the fire station. Also got invited to a high school graduation party in Unionville, NY -- and ended up partying until 2:00 AM, sleeping there overnight, eating breakfast home-cooked by the dad in the morning, and then getting driven back to the trail head.
Staying at an old-fashioned inn here in Bear Mountain, planning to leave in the morning if the intestines allow....
Some pictures from the past few days:
Samson and Delilah (look closely) near Catfish Firetower
(6/16)
That you, Smoky? (6/17)
Ghandi, Hummer, and NumbNuts at firemen's pavillion
in Vernon, NJ (6/21)