As far as trail days go, today was pretty eventful. This morning I started walking early to catch up to my friends after staying with Half Slow. First up was the Lemon Squeezer, a very narrow section of trail that a hiker/pack can barely fit through. 
I went to resupply while I was hungry yesterday, which meant I accidentally bought way too much food and payed the price in extra weight today. However, I eventually made it up to Fingerboard Mountain where I ran into these two bucks.
On top of the ridges in this section, you can see New York City only 40 miles in the distance.
Today’s main attraction was Bear Mountain, a popular tourist spot with a road and a perfectly manicured trail to the top.
I also saw my first bear of the AT at the zoo that the trail passes through. Yes, a real live zoo. 
The fun was nowhere near over as there was also a public pool next to the zoo with free admission for hikers-what a blast it was to go swimming in chlorinated water. I’m calling it a shower! 
On my way back to the woods, I crossed the Hudson River-will be going to NYC with some other hikers in just a few days!
Relationships are forming quickly–can’t wait to see what’s to come.