Starting into New Hampshire

Just as we left to cross the Vermont border into New Hampshire, a lady in a car drove up and thrust a bag of freshly picked blueberries into our hands and asked if we would like them. Of course we said yes. Headed into the town of Dartmouth, and found ourselves a pizza restaurant. At 6pm we were picked up by Ralph and taken to Tigger's Treehouse, a homestay 6 miles out of town which hosts hikers.

The next day I bought a new pair of boots - the tread on the pair I had bought in week 4 had completely worn out, and I was nervous about taking them into the White Mountains. I bought the exact same pair of boots so that hopefully I won't have an issue with blisters. Three days of hiking and they have softened into being great boots.

We are now at the Hikers Welcome Hostel in Glencliff - having an afternoon off from the trail. Getting ready for the hardstuff which starts tomorrow climbing Mt Mouselauke with a 4500' climb. We are now through the 400 mile countdown - sitting on 398 miles to go. The next hundred miles sound very exciting.