3/18/07 Hiked 11 miles from Hot Springs to Spring Mountain Shelter. Starting to see more people on the trail. Got a little chilly tonight but happy to be back on the trail. Hiked some today with Pilgrim and also Jen. It's nice to have some conversations while hiking. They pushed on past the shelter but I'm sure we'll see them soon.
3/19/07 Hiked my biggest mileage day yet - 21.3 miles. Whew! I am tired just thinking about it. Actually it was a pretty good day. After hiking a few miles in the morning, I saw a sign for some trail magic. Trail magic is any good thing that happens to hikers that is ususally performed by former thru-hikers or just nice people. This couple that thru-hiked in 1999 regularly open their home for free food to hikers. Not just any food, but really yummy food. I had a belgium waffle, several cookies, hot cocoa. Thanks so much Fal and Hercules! After stuffing myself, I still had 16 miles to do. It was a long day but well worth it. The views were amazing. I felt like I was hiking in the jungle book.
3/20/07 18.8 miles to Bald Mountain Shelter. My feet are hurting today. I am losing another toenail (no pics this time :) but still in good spirits. The rain came right as we were getting into the shelter. I have had just a great time the past few nights. Met up with Alleycat and Hawk and still hiking with Turbo, Guthook, Jen, and Coughdrop. They have had me cracking up. I am definitely in good company!
3/21/07 16.9 miles into Erwin, TN. Great day today, really foggy in the morning but cleared up nicely this afternoon. My body feels better today. Hiked most of the day with Turbo and had some good conversations. Fed Ex caught up with us and we strolled into town. It's about 4 miles into town but luckily a nice guy who lives near the trail gave us a ride! Just got to Miss Janet's, definitely the place to be. Finally catching up with some folks that I have been reading about in the shelter journals at night. It's nice to put some faces to the trail names. Looking forward to feasting tonight. I realized I have lost about 8 pounds and we all know I don't have much to lose these days!
I hope everybody is doing well. Thanks for all the comments, concern, and good wishes my way. They are keeping me safe out here!
Love,
Kentucky Blue
9 comments:
Wow, What a Good time! Sorry to hear about your toenail, ew. Just reading your blog is giving me the itch... I'm going out this weekend. Good luck keeping the milage up. Stay Warm!
we are heading to Nash Bash this weekend. we'll, of course, have a drink (or 7)and call it training in honor of you!
take care!
I check the blog daily, and I love the photos. I can't get over the miles that you are doing almost every day!!! Enjoy.
Love you,
Jill
:) love you baby :) I'm glad your making lots of friends along the way. That's the coolest part of traveling alone!
hey you...you're a f'in allstar! but 8 pounds! be careful with that wee body of yours...
i'm so sad you missed meeting bonnie from providence...she was in town this past weekend to see lisa & i. i think you'd like her.
i can't wait to see you again so we can have some drinks...kinda wish i was coming along with bridgette this coming weekend. but also glad to stay home & relax...
i love you, man...missing you.
Hey Susan,
We are having a great time following along on your journey. The snow is melting here in MN and the river is starting to open. The dogs love mud season!!! Sounds like you are well and happy. Glad you are meeting people along the way.......carry on!
Nanco, Jeff, Kota, Kip, Dixon, Eli
Greetings Yoi! I enjoy reading about the people you are meeting and the mileage you are covering. Just wanted to remind you that you rock! Love you!
It makes me feel so good that you have made friends on the way and that you are staying safe. Claira is laughing out loud now! I will send you some email pictures soon!
Love,
Stacy
Keep it up!! I am still so jealous as I sit here at my little desk staring at a screen. What I would give to be where you are........
Love you!!!
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