51 miles in 2 days. Enough said. Stayed in Rutland,Vt last night at a hostel and cafe run by the Twelve Tribes, a religious sect or cult of some sort. What an experience, we tried hard to totally immerse ourselves in their culture, it was interesting, but still a bit odd. We left their hostel and went to their commune for a "gathering" in a circle songs were sang,words said,praise given, and then an awesome meal. Still a real odd vibe,none-the-less everything we were hoping for. Anyways..
My mail drop in Manchester Center,vt was amazing! I'm carrying wayy too much food, my pack is at about 40lbs lol. Thank you so much Dave, for the best mail drop so far. Weather is ok today, rainy at times windy and cloudy at others. Lazy day in the Tucker Johnson shelter today, 15 tomorrow and only about 4 days til the Merrell Crew is out of Vermont and into New Hampshire. 4 weeks and I should be done with Katahdin and making my flip. The adventure has been amazing so far, I can't wait to start heading south and see some old friends for some sections towards home.

-fresh and bella + the Merrell Crew-1. (Birtch Is off trail at a wedding.)
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