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July
20, 1983 Wednesday (944.2 mtg) From
Gonzo!s Appalachian Trail journal
Of
course, with the early rising that we were doing now to beat the
heat, the Gambrinus Restaurant (Bavarian Inn) was closed as we went
by this morning five miles beyond Allentown Shelter. I found the
huge beer bottle out front particularly interesting, and would have
liked to have eaten breakfast at the Inn. Not far from the Gambrinus,
lie a shelter that I remember as the worst shelter along the trail.
I think it was partially due to its' proximity to the road and easy
access. I don't even think I checked the register at this shelter
after seeing the huge mound of trash piled up behind the shelter.
The sight turned my stomach and the smell was awful. I went back
to the trail and continued on. Today featured a lot of boulder hopping.
In the area around Bake Oven Knob the rocks were especially numerous.
One consolation was the abundance of blueberries that were growing
along the trail free for the taking. Free food is always
appreciated.
I ended my day at George W. Outerbridge Shelter after an 18.6 mile
day. This stopping point not only allowed me to be at the selected
spot for the big party tonight, but also logistically put the steep
downhill and infamous climb out of Lehigh Gap as the first thing
on the schedule tomorrow morning during the coolest part of the
day. This evening Mike
and his friend John packed up enough food to feed an army! Of
course the heaviest part would have to be the case of beer, and
the six pack of rootbeer (thank you!). They also packed in a dozen
hamburgers, a dozen hot dogs, and all the buns etc., cheese, chocolate
chip cookies, and two and a half gallons of vanilla fudge ice cream!
What a party. If you were not full after that it was your own fault.
We could use all the energy from this food for the big rocky climb
tomorrow.
Gonzo!
Appalachian Trail Journals ©1983
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