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Today\u2019s destination was Capt. Billy\u2019s Crab House.<\/a> Thanks to my Lyft driver last night (Charlene), I learned I could schedule a ride. So I scheduled one for 8:15 at Capt. Billy\u2019s, to be shuttled back to Dynard Elementary<\/a>. I got there plenty early, so I had time to check out the great views of the Potomac River. Had a great Lyft driver from Liberia; we had a great conversation. Just after 9 a.m., I was off from Dynard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Heading Out for Capt. Billy\u2019s Crab House<\/h2>\n

The forecast today was for temps topping 90 F (+32 C). Gross. Thank heavens I had the foresight to pack an extra pair of shorts. My shorts were soaking wet by noon, just three hours in. While the \"Redfirst 90 minutes of the hike had been along a quiet country road, I then had 12 miles on a very busy state highway. Where could I change?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Around noon, when I wanted to take a lunch break and change, I found a huge sign welcoming me to St. Mary\u2019s County. Actually, it was for people traveling southbound; I was heading northbound and leaving St. Mary\u2019s. But I was able to change behind the woods near the sign, then have a nice lunch in the shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tackling the Heat<\/h2>\n

After lunch, I broke out my hiking umbrella<\/a>, which is mainly for use against the sun. It was a godsend, although you don\u2019t necessarily feel cooler using it. It\u2019s more that your skin isn\u2019t sizzling in the heat. Despite changing my shorts and using lots of Body Glide<\/a>, I ended the day with huge chafed spots on my thighs. Not sure what I\u2019ll do the next few days, as this weather is just continuing on. Ugh.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"PierRe: the scenery, the best parts were passing a swamp called Allen\u2019s Fresh Run and then the Potomac around Capt. Billy\u2019s. Tonight I\u2019m camping at Goose Bay, which is just off the trail (I\u2019ll pass the access road tomorrow). It\u2019s nice, and thank goodness there\u2019s a breeze. But the showers are interesting. They only give off the slightest trickle of water. No matter. I was glad to have cold water trickling over my body, that\u2019s for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can\u2019t forget to mention that a nice man pulled over near the end of the day to ask if I needed a ride up the highway. Also, a man stopped me yesterday to ask if I was a European hiker \u2013 ha! The PHT isn\u2019t marked here, so it\u2019s clearly odd to see someone hiking with a backpack and trekking poles. We exchanged info and maybe I\u2019ll see this guy, George, if\/when I give some hiking talks in the region someday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snowshoe<\/span><\/p>\n

Today’s Miles: 19.1 (30.7 km)
PHT Miles to Date: 136.5 (219.7km)
PHT Miles to Go: =613.5 (987.3 km)<\/span><\/p>\n

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