26 July - Rt. 4, east of Rangeley

Very breezy, high in upper 60.

Wendy and Flatlander did not get back until 1:30 am.  Slept late,  did a resupply,  and went to post office.  Did not start hiking until 10:00. 

Hiked 13.3 miles today.  But it was the best trail in three weeks.  Still lots of rocks,  roots, and mud.   Wendy slipped into the mud (see picture ).  But not a lot of climbs.   Hiked faster - done by 6:00 - which is good because we did not start until 10:00. 

There are lots of lakes in Maine.  Everyone is feeling good except me. I was slow today due to pain in hips and legs. 

Rangeley has been nice but back to camping tomorrow.