7/31 Monson or die

Got up at 5, on the trail by 530. My goal is 17 miles in time for lunch. The trail wasn’t too bad except for a couple of areas with recent blow downs. The trail followed the Penobscot rivers almost the entire time. I’ve checked into Shaw’s which has the reputation as the best hostel in the AT, I can’t say for sure by everybody is very friendly. Spending 2 nights to recover and recoup before starting the 100 mile wilderness. Whistler in the Pub, waiting on service... so until 8/2, I’m signing off.