July 19th - AT Mile 441.9 Hanover, NH 1/2 mile from the Vermont line.

And the rain is gone....well, except at night.... but it's much better! :-)

20.3% of the way! Making really good progress now!!!

Andrew made it to Hanover, NH, the college town of Dartmouth Sunday, in time for 11 Mass at the local Catholic church. He was glad for all his Episcopalian then Methodist up-bringing so he was comfortable with their service. He said they didn't have time to take a shower, and felt sorry for the folks that had to share a bench with he and Buffalo. They looked for a place in the back, but the church was packed... Dartmouth is a "preppy town," but maybe they are use to "thru-hikers."

Andrew's leaving Hanover Monday - just as soon as he can re-supply , replace his "new shoes" that were not as trail comfy as his original ones, and check the post office.

Next stop is Rutland, VT. He & Buffalo plan to get there in 3 days. (AT mile 488) too close for mailing anything there now.

Next mail stop will be Manchester Center, VT 05255. (AT mile 538)
est. arrival July 25th

Have a good week! Will try to get more of his journal pages up soon...

Mom/ Harriet