I would call this a momentous day of achievement and landmarks… successfully navigating the Fen (after a time), paddling through “the tubes,” persevering all the way to Island Pond, and paddling under a hotel to arrive!
After exploring the Fen together, Sydney and Marji decided to take to the highway from Five Mile Square Rd., where the route was still muddled and the obstacles many. In Island Pond we met up again, only to say farewell, as they will need to wait for a set of replacement wheels to arrive on Monday. Having companions for a few days along the way has been a bright spot in my solitary adventure.
Onward to find my home for the night. After paddling a short way on Island Pond and beginning the portage (which will eventually start me DOWN the Nulhegan River), I arrived at Brighton State Park, where the ranger tucked me into the overflow site in his over full campground. Goodnight!
TOTAL MILES: 319.5
Laurie Apgar Chandler 
Congratulations on making it past cold creek in the Fenn where I got lost. Looks like good water level based on the tubes. You are doing amazing, Errol is not far and the Connecticut River is a welcome, fun 20 miles down river where you can make a big mileage day. Be safe, I’m missing it already.
Mack
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We sure felt lost at points. We would be following the river as shown on the map and then it would just go a different direction. An interesting ecosystem, though. And the Connecticut was just a walk in the park. Tomorrow the Ammo…getting closer to Maine all the time. I think of you when I see your name in the registers. Yesterday I saw that Will referred to you as “kiosk-challenged!” Glad you are following along.
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I hope you find some more wonderful companions as you move along. Tricia
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Great new people to brighten every single day!
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The Fenn looks intense and those tubes look creepy! I bet there are a few claustrophobics who would much rather tackle rapids than that!
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