It is our first morning of donning our back packs for several days. Trail Angel King Barry is heading back to Ottawa and we will miss his tireless support and care.

 It has been a great week and we have managed to walk over 100 miles. There are moments when slack packing feels like cheating but then people remind you that you are still walking every step of the trail and there is no requirement to carry anything on the trail to complete it. I feel like the few days of respite are welcome and we appreciate the help with ferrying back packs more than you can imagine. Every step you take without 35 pounds on your back reduces the stress on knees and feet tremendously. We are still tired at the end of the day and it does not seem to matter that we have been at this now for over two months it is not getting easier. We are doing more and are certainly stronger but at the end of every day, your feet are aching and your knees are sore and you can't wait to relieve yourself of the burden on your back. 

So thank you Barry for helping to lighten our load and that of some fellow hikers for a few days. We are all grateful and appreciate all the support you have provided.