My first, faltering days back from illness led me to Mahoosuc Notch on Day 3. To be frank, I think that I should have stayed another day or two with Gary and Cathy as I clearly wasn’t ready to get back to it.
That said, Maine has continued to wow us and is very much not a disappointment after the wonders of New Hampshire.
There is an interview with Michael Thorp and his dog, Fecteau. If his story moves you and you’d like to help out with a donation, go to




Thank You Steve for the interview with Fecteau and Mike it was great ?
How did you like the Moxie? I like it so much I bring a case back to Florida with me every fall. If you develop a taste for it I’ll save you a can. Gentian pond to the Baldpates is one my favorite sections in Maine . Good hiking!
It was very different. But then so is this hike!!