Into Mass.

View in CT

Halfway through CT I officially entered the New England area.  This is beautiful country.  Since I last wrote, I have entered Massachusetts and made my way to the town of Great Barrington.  Nice place with lots of history. 

I stayed the night in the Eastern Mountain Retreat Center.  This is a "multi religion silent retreat center".  Evidentally, when there is an active retreat, you cannot talk while here.  Luckily, the few of us hikers that stayed there hit it on a night when there is no active retreat. 

 

Below are some shots from the end of  CT and the beginning of Mass. 



On top of Bear Mt CT- Highest point in CT




On top of Bear Mt CT

Looking out over CT



Crossing stream on CT/MA border



Into MA



View of Mt Everett in the distance-
Had to climb over it before setting up camp for the evening

Much needed "trail magic" from a "trail angel"...
water has been tough to come by in the woods lately, water like this is WONDERFUL!

boarded walk in the woods

Shhhh!

In an effort to help my foot, I have shuttled north to the town of Dalton (free hostel) and will be slackpacking the section between Great Barrington and Dalton.  Slackpacking is hiking sections without your full pack.  I found someone to shuttle me to/from different points along the trail.  This will hopefully be a bit easier on the pain.  If all goes well, I will be in Vermont by Sunday or Monday.