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5/29/2014 – Day 79 – Total Miles 940.6 Stayed overnight in Luray, Va. for the usual resupply laundry and a shower.  We said goodbye to Dallas as she headed back to the trail this morning.  Time to Eat is almost finished with his hike to Harpers Ferry… Then I’m on my own again unless someone … Continue reading »

5/28/2014 – Day 78 – Total Miles 927.9 About 17.0 miles today. Luray, Va. tomorrow for resupply then back out. We got caught in a thunderstorm 1 mile before end of day… scary! The pic is of me and Yogi at a place we stopped for lunch. The other is of the trail, straight and … Continue reading »

5/27/2014 – Day 77 – Total Miles 911.1 16.5 miles again today, passed the 900 mile mark and just kept moving… Today I saw something I never dreamed I’d ever see on the Appalachian  trail. 10 Amish girls hiking with full Amish dress and full backpacks!!! I wanted to take a pic but didn’t. I … Continue reading »

5/26/2014 – Day 76 – Total Miles 895.0 16.5 miles today, we were a bit tired from yesterday.  Saw another bear today and a doe that had just dropped a fawn. She wouldn’t move from us more than 20 yards so I know the fawn was motionless nearby but we couldnt find it. Had a … Continue reading »

5/25/2014 – Day 75 – Total Miles 879.4 Back on the road again. All caught up and nothing chiseling away at my feet. Rick it was great to meet you. Thanks for your patience… We hiked 22.1 miles after we found out the trail had been extended over Calf Mountain instead of the old way … Continue reading »

5/22/2014 – Day 72 – Total Miles 857.3 I’m here, but it wasn’t without pain. I got off the trail this morning after several miles to hitch into town for a Dr visit for feet issues. He took care of my blisters and told me to get shoes that fit correctly, so much for outfitter … Continue reading »

5/21/2014 – Day 71 – Total Miles 836.5 Tough day again today. I’m sorry that I purchased trail runners. The rocks just punch thru and my feet are paying the price.  In  Waynesboro I’m going back to a more solid boot. Today I had a 5 mile descent a 6 mile ascent after that. ughhhhh, … Continue reading »

5/20/2014 – Day 70 – Total Miles 818.3 Approx 18 miles today. I hiked solo today with the occasional Hello from others. Nice day with beautiful VA views. I’m in my tent at 7pm and hoping to catch up on some much needed rest. I’ve had two big climbs in last two days and I’m … Continue reading »

5/19/2014 – Day 69 – Total Miles 800.3 It’s dark. I just got in. I don’t know shelter name. I’m exhausted. 23 miles today. Goodnight    

5/18/2014 – Day 68 – Total Miles 777.7 Great hiking weather day. 18.6 miles. BlueJay hiked with us today who I met in Hiawasee, Ga. way back in the beginning. Funny how you think you’ll never see someone again and here they are 700 miles later! Went under the guillotine today, “Let it go, I … Continue reading »