Journal Entries

Pennant Point hike by Crystal Crescent Beach, Sambro NS Canada. About 11K - mostly along the Atlantic Ocean. First time- invited to join old and new hikers. Spectacular.

The rock formations edging into the Atlantic are so similar to those by Peggy's Cove. The beauty of this hike-by-the-sea keeps going and going!

@hammerhead was the solo male hiker with 6 women on this Crystal Crescent - Pennant Point Provincial Park hike. For the most part he and I hung around at the back, savouring the surprises and pleasures: started out with overcast skies and ended in full, hot sun!

Photo shootout with @toesalad :)

@reneetougas getting engulfed in mist sifting up from the valley - magic blending with the majestic.

My mountain man @hammerhead xo - Cape Lookoff Mtn.

One of the last road crossings in our section hike. Very happy to see that ridge of clear sky in the direction we are headed.

Our last hiking day for this section of The Long Trail :( I guess it is time but I will miss it- the friendship on the trail, the effort to reach vistas and peaks, whatever we are carrying is what we have so all we need! Thanks @hammerhead @reneetougas @toesalad!!

Reached Sunshine Shelter before 2:00 - we decided to claim sleeping spots and @hammerhead @reneetougas @toesalad walked to nearby road and hitched into Rochester for coffee and goodies. Came home with treats and reports of friendly drivers. I fetched water, made tea and ‘chilled’ by myself until joined by another hiker.

@reneetougas @toesalad making good mileage on the fairly level trail. Love all the moss - although the moisture can make one’s gear/clothes feel perpetual damp...