This is our 4th day on the trail and as you've noticed by reading this post we have hit some civilization at last. Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to share any photos with you all since we're slightly limited on the one computer that's available at Mountain's Crossing in Neel's Gap, GA. So far the hike has been fun yet challenging. We've hiked 31.6 miles in our first three days and will put in another 10-11 in today to get past some trouble making bears who have taken over a shelter six miles up the trail.
Georgia has been tough, but not that tough. Thus far we've had quite a bit of rain, mud, spooky forests and some decent climbs (Blood Mountain yesterday). There hasn't been any crying yet, though Rachel has come close every time she sees a dog; we're both are missing our Molly very much. We'll keep you all posted on who loses it first out here. We met "Mini Sleeps" at the top of Springer Mountain on our first day and he gave us some great advice, "...don't ever make a decision on a rainy day or when things seem to be going wrong." We laugh with each other, or sometimes at each other, more than we've been grumbling. We're happy about that! I think our first laugh started with coming up with our trail names: Rachel is Sassy Sunshine; Nick is Daddy Long-Legs. We think both names are fitting. Please keep praying for health, common sense, and protection on our journey. Talk with you soon!
N&R
The Dynamic Duo
Daddy Longlegs and Sassy Sunshine sketched by Stewball
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Love the nicknames! Keep it up Sassy Long legs!
ReplyDeleteNick and Rachel, If I remember right, Blood MTN had a nasty cold looking stone shelter at the top. Jason and I planned on spending the nite there but when we saw it we kept on walking. I love the advice on never make a decision on a rainy day.Jason kept saying the sweet isn't sweet whitout the bitter. Sounds like you are doing well. Vaya con Dios! Denny S. ( buzzard bait )
ReplyDeleteBuzzard Bait - We know what you mean about the shelter at the top of Blood Mnt. Someone would have to pay us to stay in that one. Not to mention a black bear has taken it over. We have yet to sleep in a shelter. We've hear the mice are terrible and prefer the privacy of our tent.
ReplyDeleteWe can appreciate Jason's saying:).
Happy Easter Daseks! We have been thinking and praying for you. Hope you made it past all those pesky bears.
ReplyDeleteHey guys--sounds grueling at times! But short haired women are determined!! Love ya, jan
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