Thetrek iconThetrekSep 1, 2026

Just Trying to Get There (Day 145)

I'd booked a bunk at the Om Dome Hostel near Andover, ME, for tomorrow night, because I needed to resupply and it'd been a week since my last shower. The hostel's shuttle picks up each day at South Arm Road (18 miles away), but only at 8:30 AM or 3:30 PM.

Just Trying to Get There (Day 145)

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I'd booked a bunk at the Om Dome Hostel near Andover, ME, for tomorrow night, because I needed to resupply and it'd been a week since my last shower.

The hostel's shuttle picks up each day at South Arm Road (18 miles away), but only at 8:30 AM or 3:30 PM.

Despite my concerns, my stomach gave me no problems overnight.

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I'd booked a bunk at the Om Dome Hostel near Andover, ME, for tomorrow night, because I needed to resupply and it'd been a week since my last shower. The hostel's shuttle picks up each day at South Arm Road (18 miles away), but only at 8:30 AM or 3:30 PM. Despite my concerns, my stomach gave me no problems overnight.

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Despite my concerns, my stomach gave me no problems overnight.

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