Day 83 - New State, New York!

Yes, New York is also a state! And a large one at that. I feel it kind of gets overshadowed by the city, which according to Hollywood is routinely attacked by monsters and aliens.

New York is the laziest yet when it comes to border signs. They didn't even bother, instead left it up to Connecticut to let you know you are crossing the border.

Left Kent today and proceeded down trail mostly along the Housatonic River. Such a beautiful and photogenic river.

Met a fellow hiker White Cap. We had a long chat and he gave me some food.

Ran into Devil Dog today! We've kept in touch since meeting up in New Hampshire. We are both hiking south at basically the same speed but we somehow just keep missing each other, sometimes camping just a mile or two apart. Good to finally catch up.

Took pics of the bridge because the extremely overbuilt concrete and steel again put me in mind of the contrast to Maine's 'rugged individualism' approach to water crossings. Haha

Other things from today - a very dusty Mercedes, crutches provided at the shelter (just in case you break a leg?), and my rope new strat for pitching the tent on a platform.Read more