Sunday I hiked sections 11 & 12 of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. Very difficult hike which is 19 miles in length. The toughest part was the wind I faced as I  crossed a huge farm field. The wind was just shocking.

I spent the day at ShamrockFest in DC. Great time seeing all the bands. The self-serve Guinness line was really cool. This may become an annual event for me.

I’m quite far along in this years hike of the Appalachian Trail. I started at the top of Shenandoah National Forest back in November and have come north 120 miles. I have just a few sections remaining before I reach the Susquehanna River and call it quits for this year. Here I am taking a break at Birch Run Shelter. This place is near Pine Grove Furnace State Park during a 19 mile hike. Tough day in the field.

Turns out my hands are the same size as Johnny Mathis. I guess thats something. Anyway, I was walking down the boardwalk and could not resist.

Trax on Wax, Frederick Road, Catonsville. Support your local record store. Good people in there.