Bad Hummus eyeing his land in SNP.jpg

Bad Hummus eyeing his land in SNP.jpg, originally uploaded by Hikingfool.

Day 57: 4/30. Officially hiked 26.8 miles today to Pass Mnt Hut. We are officially 931.1 miles from Springer & 1245.1 miles from Katahdin.

I got to eat at Big Meadows Wayside today for a second breakfast. We were 30 mins to early for lunch. It was still good. Will try to hit lunch tomorrow at the next wayside.

I had some major shin splints on my right leg & the rocks after Mary's rocks made my right foot feel like it broke in two. I am taking Vit. I, which helps. I only have one more 20 plus day tomorrow then low mileage days till Harpers, in which I will take 2-3 zeros. Please pray for my shin splints. Thanks.

Saw 7 more deer, which brings my totals to 32. No bears.

Shepherd.

James River view.jpg

James River view.jpg, originally uploaded by Hikingfool.

Day 51: 4/24. Officially hiked 18.3 miles today to Brown Mnt Creek shelter. I am 793.4 miles from Springer & 1382.8 miles from Katahdin.

Had a big climb over Punchbowl Mnt. but other wise no big excitement. Spring is springing so it is nice to smell all the wildflowers! Leaves are slowly coming out. I have a great tan now. Hot today, in the upper 70's.

Kimbra: Heard about your excitement in the ER! Hope all is going well.

Shepherd.

McAfee Knob.jpg

McAfee Knob.jpg, originally uploaded by Hikingfool.

Day 47: April 20th. Here I am at McAfee knob, which was the coolest spot yet on the AT. The views of God's creation were magnificient. We took some cool pics as you can see. Also at this spot we past the 700 mile mark! Although you can easily hike up 3.5 miles from the parking lot below and see the same sight, but it was even more amazing after 700 miles on the AT.

Well after hiking down to the next shelter (only like a mile away), we could see a storm a coming. Though we wanted to hike another 6 miles to the next shelter, but that meant going over Tinker cliffs. Which the guide book said are dangerous in bad weather, so throwing caution out the window we pressed on. About 10 mins into the hike it starts pouring & thundering and lightening. Yikes. There was no turning back. After many prayers, we reached the cliffs as the storm quit & the sun came out! God is awesome. Awesome views too.

Officially I hiked 24 miles. We are at 707.3 miles from Springer & 1468.9 from Katahdin.

Shep.