It’s been much too long since Ive spent a night or two in the wilderness, with the last real trip up to the Adirondacks during the Good Friday – Easter Weekend in late March. How fast the time goes!

I got back home pretty late last night 🌃 after the Pine Bush Hike, but fortunately on Thursday morning I did some prepping by filling the water containers, getting gear out and clothes packed. This morning was busy but managable, and I managed to get my eight hours of sleep in last night. 🛏️ Went shopping this morning at Walmart, filled my cart with fresh strawberries and blueberries 🫐🍓 that are now in season, and quite affordable. I like frozen ones at home, but fresh ones are a special treat up at camp, especially served with some greek yogurt and walnuts. 🥣

Saturday might be a bit wet 🌧️ or at least cloudy, but I’m hoping for a quiet day on Saturday to do some reading. If it’s truly cold, I packed my propane heater and extra layers. 🐜 I bought some extra big cans of 40% DEET and the screen tent to help battle the black flies, which might be bad especially after such a wet spring. 📚️ I got a bunch of E-Books and Podcasts to listen to 📻️ so I figure I can have anice day.

Sunday is looking great, 🚵 planning to spend the bulk of my day on the Catskill Scenic Trail riding.