Sunday, August 21, 2022

Maine Hiking Trip - Day 1

After weeks of planning, my dad arrived in Hanover so we could go on another hiking trip in Maine.  Our vacation in June was quite successful but I still hadn't finished the AT - my dad said he wanted to help again.  He left early from Southeastern Massachusetts and arrived at my condo at around 1230.  After I got the RV packed with my stuff, we left Hanover and drove north (via NH-10, and US-302).  Explored Bath (NH) on the way to Gorham (my dad really liked the historic area).  We later stopped for gas at Cumberland Farms in Littleton.  We then got on NH-116 and followed it to US-2.  Along the way, we had some good talks.  By 1510, we arrived at Moose Brook State Park.  After getting a campsite, we had trouble parking the RV.  As a result, we never drove anywhere after that.  Undeterred, I went walking and took a dip in the park's local swimming hole while my dad read.  When I returned, we ate dinner (“American Chop Suey”) in the campsite.  Anna was quite entertaining throughout the evening.  Meanwhile, my dad and I read until dark.  Bed at about 2100.  Glad to be on another adventure in my dad’s RV - hiking tomorrow!