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July
22, 1983 Friday (904.7 mtg) From
Gonzo!s Appalachian Trail journal
From
Wind Gap to my next supply point at Delaware Water Gap, the distance
was almost fifteen miles, an easily reachable destination as my
goal for today. Once again, the trail continued along the fairly
level crest of Blue Mountain. For posterity, I had to stop and take
a picture of the rocks along the trail near Wolf Rocks. Near the
Kirkbridge Shelter I saw a nuclear power plant off in the distance
with it's cloud of moisture hovering over the typical nuclear shaped
stack. Today provided more views than most of the rest of Pennsylvania.
I seemed to be taking pictures often. I shot several photos from
Mt. Minsi before descending toward the town of Delaware Water Gap.
Along the descent I came across a spectacular view of the area known
as the Delaware Water Gap, named because the Delaware river cuts
through the mountains on it's journey to the Atlantic ocean.
I found the church-run hostel located in the town, took the load
off and then proceeded to the post office. I received a letter from
my old hiking partner, Jim Triplett, my friend Dave Giger, and a
post card from Amy Brown, a fellow Zoology major from SIU. I also
had a package from my mother waiting for me to open. I took care
of other business including buying a second Nalgene bottle with
a wide mouth to allow me to more easily fill at springs that were
low, and also allow me to carry a little extra amount without having
to fill up the water bag. That evening Marcel, Terri and I took
the bus to a "fancy" Italian restaurant, where I experienced
for the first time a dish called manicotti parmesan.
Back at the hostel I wrote post cards, and afterwards called and
talked with my brother and sister-in-law, and Janis Giger.
Gonzo!
Appalachian Trail Journals ©1983
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