Total miles: 400.7
Very diverse hike today; first climbed two large grassy balds then through some farmland. After stopping at a hostel for a resupply I left North Carolina for good. I'm in Tennessee solely (no longer on the TN/NC border) until I reach Virginia in a few days.
Next walked through a grassy field, followed by pine forest before coming to Mountaineer Falls shelter. This is the nicest shelter I've seen on the AT so far.
Had to drop my pack and walk back down the trail about 1/4 mile when I realized I'd dropped my glasses. But there they were, just casually resting on the ground in the middle of a field, as if they belonged there. If only I didn't hate wearing contacts.
A few challenges today: I've been sick for the last two days, which I attribute to the goofy dangerous weather on Roan Mtn a few days back. This makes hiking difficult. Also, I've run out of my water treatment chemicals. I'll be able to get more in about four days, but in the meantime I'll have to boil it and hope I don't run out of fuel.
Oh, and to my hiker friends from New England: they're called "pop tarts," not "pup tarts."
Amazing photos Justin! Me and the boys look forward to your posts every day!
ReplyDeleteLooking good, Justin! It sounds like a tough yet mind blowing hike and experience. Power on, brother. We are sending good vibes from San Francisco!
ReplyDeleteOh - and no baby yet. Less than three weeks to go before the due date.