The next day was long, hard, hot, humid and sweaty. Even though my backpack should have felt much lighter, with just a few days of food left, it felt heavy to me. I had no energy. The trail took me through more pastures full of cattle, which was a pick-me-up. I find the pastures to … Continue reading The Party Shelter and the Rain
I have been waking up when the birds start singing. Lately, that has been at around 6:00 a.m or a little earlier. I love waking up to birdsong. They always seem happy to greet the new day. I usually sit up and bend over my legs to stretch them, then I grab my hiking clothes … Continue reading I Woke Up With The Birds
The Grayson Highlands are a much-anticipated section by most hikers. Most have heard about its beauty and the wild ponies. Before my first hike, I pictured the Grayson Highlands as fertile and lushly verdant, rolling hills. On the contrary, it is dry and rocky and reminds me of terrain I have seen in old western … Continue reading Grayson Highlands and the ‘Wild’ Ponies
When I woke up this morning, it was pouring rain. Knowing there was more rain in the forecast, I decided to stay here another night. I have been thinking a lot about my game plan. When I planned my mail drop list, I wanted to keep them as close to the trail as I could. … Continue reading Leaving Damascus
Appalachian Sojourn 