Tuesday, 11 April 2023

AT 16 - 11th April (136.7)









 We planned to go 11 miles but Lennon needed more, so in the end I think it was 16 miles. I went to NOC, brilliant place. Great outdoor store and canoe river. I swam to clean up before eating in a restaurant. I think I deserved it. The last 5 miles was straight down and when I say straight, it was seriously scary (and that me saying it). Legs feeling worked but good. Got my permit to enter the Smokies in 3 or 4 days. It’s the only cost on the AT. $40 isn’t bad for the full trip. 

Lori ankle acted up again today. She pulled off to a really nice place, Wing & Hoof. She hopes to recover but the longs days were killing her. 


Not sure where to sleep tonight. Either rough under a picnic table or might head to Forrest but only just. 



3 comments:

  1. Beautiful Photos🙏❤️

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  2. You don’t know me but Bill Goans was my Young Life leader in high school. I hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine last year. I am praying for you and would love to reach out to you. My name is Parker Jackson. 770-378-3014. I’ll be praying for you!

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  3. Fab Stephen ...jackie

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