Great Service

Last night we weren't able to work for stay at the Zealand Hut so we stealth camped about a quarter of a mile farther down the trail. Unfortunately three section hikers lied and said they were thru-hikers so they could work for stay. They said they were doing a big section. They started in Glencliff (we left there Wednesday morning). It was frustrating that they took our opportunity to stay in the hut especially since we did 10 more miles than them, but it's alright. It all worked out. 

Today's been great! We got to Crawford Notch at ten this morning where one of Ayce's friends, Paul, met us. He brought a bunch of things for us to eat and drink including ice cream! He then drove Ayce, Michael, and Chino to a store to resupply while I stayed back and watched everyone's stuff. I did my best to stay mosquito free. Thanks so much Paul for all your help! That was some incredible trail magic!

We then started the hard part of the day. We climbed up Mt. Webster and then started to go through some of the Presidentials. We were at Mizpah Hut and there was a chance of rain and thunderstorms, but we decided to push to Lakes of the Clouds Hut. It was clearing up a little and luckily it pretty much held off. We saw some pretty sweet views, and we were able to get work for stay tonight! We basically sat around and waited for all the guests to eat; then we ate as much turkey and mashed potatoes as we wanted! Then the crew told us they had no work for us. So now we got free food and a warm, dry place to sleep!

Hopefully tomorrow morning will be clear for Mt. Washington!

P.S. Andrew says hi and TA.