Warm night and day with high near 80. Clear blue sky.
Walking along a cliff 60-70 feet high is not a normal way to start the day but that is what we were doing within a few minutes of leaving camp today. Trail was up and down all day. We did the Agony Grind (long steep decent ) and the Lemon Squeezer (tight squeeze and very difficult climb), two AT tests that we passed today. Knee and shin both did well until the end. It was a tough day but only 8.4 miles.
We are exactly 800 miles from Katahdin. We have only done 365 miles so far. I know we are not moving fast enough but after today, I don't think we can go much faster.
Met Cookie Monster a thru-hiker in 1987 who is now section hiking.
Arrived at Fingerboard Shelter with three other hikers. Rewind is finishing his AT hike from Duncannon to Katahdin. One Guy left for next shelter. The third, Paddy O, was here with "trail magic". He brought beer, soda, Gatorade, and cookies. Later we were joined by L-Ray and Two Cats, section hikers from Ohio.
Fingerboard was built in 1928 and is one of the oldest shelters on the whole trail.
Sleeping under the stars tonight.
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