Before we went to bed last night we decided that we would take a "near-o" day today (a day when you do little hiking and just relax; one step up from a zero day). We woke up whenever we felt like and spent most of the afternoon relaxing and catching up on chores (washing our dishes, writing in the log, etc). The sun was out and the wind was blocked due to us being on the eastern side of the mountain. Eventually we were hot and sweating - our Campmor keychain thermometer read 90* in the sun - which didn't go unnoticed by the insects... they were out in full force. Spring has started. In the late afternoon, after noticing numerous wolf spiders running around in the leaves we were camped in and then found a wood tick on our tent, we decided to pack up and get the heck out of there. (Oh and there were flies. Lots of them). We hiked a leisurely 3 miles to Blue Mtn. Shelter where we were suprised to find Baltimore Jack. He gave us advice and a tip on a campsite where we eventually decided to spend the night. Lots of flying bugs but otherwise pretty awesome. We basically have a 360* view of mountains and the night is clear and not too cold. We built a fire earlier in the evening, thought ahead to hang a bear bag (before it got dark), and tried out the beef stew that
Mike's sister and her boyfriend Joe bought for us (which turned out to be somewhat lacking in... goodness. Mike ate it all, with the aide of hot sauce. Saw lots of stars and went to bed.
4 comments:
Wow, that was a lot of updates! You guys are really moving along. I made something - not sure if you can even look at it from where you are but here you go: http://www.jaclyngault.com/misc/misc.html I was so curious as to where you guys were I did a little mapping project. Thought others might want to see it too . . . They are just estimates, not sure if the locations are all right, but you get the picture.
Sounds like you are having a blast. Are you going to post pictures eventually? Can't wait to see them.
Keep updating! We are reading!
Love reading about your adventures! I check your blog every morning before I go to work. Jaclyn's maps are great- really helps put the distances you are traveling in perspective. Enjoy hearing about the people you are meeting along the way; lots of interesting characters. Looking forward to your next entries.
XOXO
Hey Laura! So, you're hiking the AT!? Wow! I just watched a documentary on hikers who tackle the AT, what a journey! Best of luck to you and Mike on your travels, sounds like y'all are having an adventure of a lifetime :)
Nikki Allen
Good to talk to you last night. I'll be send the next box along.
Proud of you two!!!
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