Saturday, May 14, 2016

Bubbles Day 48 (Thursday, May 14, 2016)


Today was a big day!  We walked into New Jersey! What an incredible feeling. I've walked from Virginia to New Jersey!!!  Wow. I am feeling so amazing. I mean my body hurts but I am in high spirits.



Mountain Man, Karma, Bubbles, and Sprout moving into New Jersey
The hike today was beautiful.  After walking over the bridge and into Jersey we walked into a state park with a beautiful stream. There were two golden retrievers playing in the water and that brought a smile to my face.  


We hiked up Kittatinny Mountain all together.  When we got to the top there was a nice surprise for us.  A glacial pond!  It's one of the 7 Natural Wonders of New Jersey and I can see why.  It was incredible.  The pictures don't do it justice.  I would have loved to stay all day, lay by the pond, and soak in all the good vibes but there was still hiking to be done.


Information about the glacial pond
Glacial pond
We were going to go 14 miles but stopped short at the Mohican Outdoor Center because it looked like it was going to storm.  It hardly rained but we were happy we stayed.  The showers were great and the hang out area for hikers was warm and had comfy couches. I met Christmas Tree today, a thru hiker all the way from the peach state who was humble and amazing. I asked him questions about his thru hike so far and it was really amazing to hear some of his experiences. I won't forget him, and I thank him for the great conversation and his kindness. We also found out that Teddy Bear was going home for a family emergency.  We hope the best for him. He is a nice man.


Smudgy Cheeks and I had another disagreement today and we came to the conclusion that it would probably be better for all of us if we split up.  He never hikes with us anyway (he’s always ahead of us during the hike at day time). I think it will be good for him to gain some independence and learn more about himself. I hope he makes it all the way!

Our tent site was right next to a beautiful lake.


Mountain Man and Karma on a mountain
A view today
Yay for spring flowers!
Totally cool
Path on the trail today
The cliffs on Mount Tammany are crazy

Karma and I with Melly and Fernando, our trail mascots!
(Sprout won them from a claw machine at Walmart with only one quarter!!)
Bad place to set my pack... Lots of bugs!!

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