Today I was fortunate to get a ride out of town with other hikers and a trail angel. w was a very hiker friendly town with a list of trail angels ready to help out hikers. once on the trail I was etc with the typical Climb with wet weeds soaking my shoes and shorts. shortly I into my hike I was met by Weatherman who was part of my original hiking group . I last saw him in Hot Springs so I was surprised and pleased to hike with him. he had shin splints and took several days off the trail. We hiked on through the fog and drizzle for 24 miles. the terrain was good , the temperature was moderate, and I was excited to have a familiar face to hike with. we got to a shelter where we met Coyote, an ultra marathoner who are biked from Alaska to Argentina.
he has been averaging 25 miles a day and had lots of good stories.
The next day I got up early and was on the trail by 615. Weatherman joined me for a late breakfast at a Wayside resturant along Skyline Drive. Again the weather was wet and got colder as the day progressed. Because of the 3 large pancakes I didn’t need to stop for lunch. Another 22 miles and another shelter for tonight. I really hope I see the sun tomorrow, my feet are always wet and are getting raw but I am well rested and positive
Wow, nice pancakes, reminds of Myrtle Beach…
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I know Dixie would approve
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The pancakes Do look good–not typically a fan. But these…….
Where’s the bear? Where did you see one? Congrats on passing 900 miles.!!!
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saw 2 bears, sorry but no pics,
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I should have explained that I saw 2 bears but no pictures
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