Day 3 afforded very little views, but a couple nice rivers.\u00a0 \u201cTwelve Mile View\u201d was almost laughable, as yesterday\u2019s views were better, but it did provide a breezy spot to get some fresh air.\u00a0 We saw a couple other backpackers on the trail, and while the trail didn\u2019t provide a ton of elevation change, I found this the most difficult day so far.\u00a0 I haven\u2019t gotten my trail legs yet and there is a particular savage species of mosquito that didn\u2019t get the memo that it is September and they are supposed to be dead.\u00a0 I have huge welts on my legs.\u00a0 Things would be worse if I didn\u2019t bring a headnet.\u00a0 We brought DEET as well and I lathered up with it after deciding smothering myself with chemicals was better than the wrath of mutant mosquitoes.\u00a0 Today was tough, but I persevered.\u00a0\u00a0 Each day is a small success and I am reminded that I can do anything, it is all about perspective, and the only constant is change. We took a few breaks and made it to camp (Reeves Falls) a little after 5pm.\u00a0 We saw a man two miles back with his dog, jorts, and a knee brace.\u00a0 He asked how far the campsite was\u2026he was struggling.\u00a0 He rolled into camp an hour and a half after us.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know if he saw us, but when he got to the bench he yelled \u201cMotherf#$%!!\u201d and \u201cF$%# God damnit!!\u201d. Maybe he\u2019s related to the khaki pant crazy person, or maybe there are a few of us struggling on the trail.<\/p>\n

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