Well, at least you were lucky with your views in Maine. Really, it's unrealistic not to expect some white-wall days like this. It is a drag, but you just have to enjoy the misty fog as best you can. Too bad about the lack of breakfast leftovers! That had to have been a bummer. Also a real bummer to get off trail like that. Bushwhacking is really tough! But woot, trail magic! May you experience many more.
It breaks my heart to hear "they were out of breakfast" - not having enough food must be a tough thing to deal with! You are sure burning the calories.
Sucky views. Too bad. You never know. I’m Just A Section Hiker and hut hopped through the Whites. It was very difficult but in retrospect, very enjoyable. I had muscle cramps in places I never had them before. You are hiking The Trail your way. I’ll bet you will want to rehike and get to enjoy The Trail.
