Days 119 to 137 July 28 to August 15 Seven Oaks Road, New York to Arlington Road, Stratton, Vermont Thru-Hiker's Blues Hi All: It's been a while since I've sent Sally an update for our blog. Well, I think I've been suffering from the thru-hiker's blues, pretty much questioning why I'm still out here on the trail. Today, for example, I fell five times thanks to the slippery, muddy, wet rocks. Plus, I managed to snap one of my hiking poles. I now have several more painful bruises to add to my collection, and my left knee and hip are talking to me. My feet are seldom dry. I hike in wet boots and socks daily, only to take them off in the evening and put wet boots and damp socks on the next day. With all of the humidity and rain there is on the AT, your clothes and gear are continuously damp. Mold and mildew love these conditions. You open your pack, and it smells like mildew. You climb into your damp goose down sleeping bag, and it smells like a moldy, wet