The trail is hard in rain, mud and cold, but Blissful gets the boost she needs from hiker and creature.
- It's mountainous now in the 100-mile Wilderness, revealing only misty views of distant lakes enveloped in thick forest.
- The "Sibs", two thru-hikers also from Minnesota, plus "Shoes," a barefoot hiker, meet her and offer encouragement.
- As does Fourth Mountain Bog, a stunning ecosystem crossed by boardwalk where a White Throated Sparrow greets her as well as giant. maroon-veined pitcher plants.
- It's too hard to get to the planned shelter so she and Shoes stay next to Long Pond Stream.
- They are rudely awakened by hikers late at night who warn them not to try to cross and instead offer directions for the reroute.
- Blissful is grateful for all that happened today, even the rude hikers who ensure she doesn't get in trouble in teh flooded stream.
MUSIC: Poema del Pastor Coya by Angel Lasala as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, piano
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