Friday, 14 April 2023

AT 19 - 14th April (165.7)

 Just did 6 miles down from shelter to Fontana Dam. Dried my tent just before rain came. It rained all day. I’m so glad to be dry. Went into town to resupply. There is a “go boy” (supped up cars weekend) lots of testosterone!!! Had a great meal and washed and dried cloths. First sleep in  a shelter. It’s the peeing at night that worries me. It’s the Hilton shelter. Only one that has hot shower and electric points. Tomorrow I enter the smokies. Long climb first day so I hope I make it. 



Second black snake. 



Only bear I’ve seen

Fontana Dam

I need a shower


That’s better. 

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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous23 April 2023 at 14:04

    Dad, hope that's the only bear you see that close up!!nx

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