Today I am at Hiawassee, GA, a town 11miles north of the trail. Several of us camped at Deep Gap shelter, 3 miles south of the road crossing and got up early to meet the shuttle to town. The Budget Inn runs hikers to and from the trail for free as long as you stay at there motel. I will resupply and rest for today, get something to eat at a restaurant, then after sleeping in a real bed, shuttle back to the trail tomorrow.
So far I have walked 72 miles. In another 10 miles I will reach the North Carolina border, marking a significant milestone and a record of sorts for me.
Oh, the trailname came about when Karen said my hat on my backpack reminded her of Wilson, a vollyball that became constant companion of Tom Hanks, the lone survivor in the movie Castaway. In the movie Hanks talks to Wilson like he is a real person, but I’m not going to admit to that yet.
Wow, that’s quite impressive. 72 miles.
Do they have charging stations at the shelters? Otherwise how are you keeping your phone charged to use to blog? Hope you have a restful day and good night’s sleep.
Woo hoo! You are making good time. It’s quite impressive. Maybe you should morph your two trail names into….trudge away.