Deep Gap Shelter to Dicks Creek Gap
3.6 miles, 69.6 miles total
Today I only hiked 3.6 miles into Dicks
Creek Gap, where I would meet a shuttle headed into Hiawassee, GA.
But I was greeted by another trail angel! More trail magic! This
time, they had a cooler with a lot of drinks and some snacks. I had a
Coke, a Yoohoo, a honey bun, and a Banana-flavored MoonPie.
This trail angel went by the name Tater
Chip and thru-hiked the AT in 2010. He had a lot of stories and a lot
of good advice. Afterward, I got a shuttle to Budget Inn and checked
into a room.
I did my laundry, updated my blog, ate
some Subway, drank some soda, watched TV, and just relaxed. For
dinner, we (Paul, Rider, Raindancer, Sarah, and Alana) at a Mexican
restaurant in town and were eventually joined by Chris Rasmussen. He
will be joining me on my hike until we reach Franklin, NC.
After dinner, I resupplied and realized
I bought way too many snacks to eat throughout the day while hiking.
But recently, I have been starving about an hour after breakfast, so
I figure I'll see how much I can actually eat. Anyways, it is already
past 9PM, hiker midnight, so I believe I will go to sleep. Goodnight!
I'm happy to have been able to join Adam on this part of his adventure.
ReplyDeleteThe Mexican dinner was great (This was confirmed on day two of my hike - better than trail food) and getting to meet some of his trail friend was nice too.
Really wish this was going to be a longer stint on the trail but my hope is to through hike... maybe in 2014.