Wednesday, July 6th was a Zero Day for Dave. He had a big breakfast then went to the Post Office to pick up the three priority mail boxes I sent him. One was full of his dehydrated food, instant potatoes, almonds and Cliff Bars, the second had his rain gear, and the third had tea bags, Starbucks Via packs, and now-belated anniversary cards from me. All arrived in good shape. If you are a regular reader, you may remember I mailed these boxes to Kent, CT, then Dave called the PO and had them forwarded to Salisbury, CT. The system worked!
Maria McCabe, the woman renting Dave a room, offered to do his laundry for him and take him to the next town for any shopping or eating he wanted to do. Wow. He declined the transportation, but not the offer of laundry service. When Maria got back from her shopping, she brought Dave a banana. She seems to like Dave, and Dave likes her. The price was right, too, $35 per night.
Dave enjoyed his day off, sitting outside, going a short way to a deli for his lunch and dinner, and chatting with Maria. He threw away his old raingear, mailed his cold-weather clothes home, repacked his backpack and put on clean clothes. He was excited about the prospect of another big breakfast and getting back on the trail Thursday morning.
Looks like Thurs. was a day to recharge his batteries! How kind of Maria to do so much for Dave and all other hikers she welcomes. Wonder if she ever did the trail herself since she's so thoughtful of those who are in the process. Carry on, Dave. We're all rooting for you. No hurry, but let's celebrate when it's all said and done.....(sez your Mamacita).
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