6/7/12 – 759 miles
I got an early start again this morning. My shoes are still in the break-in mode and I wanted to go slow. I don’t have any blisters but I feel some pressure spots that could cause me trouble if I’m not careful.
I only saw a few section hikers on the trail today. Here at the shelter I ran into a group of about 10 section hikers that had almost taken over the shelter and surrounding tent sites. It’s funny how I look at section hikers as being selfish for taking over “our” shelters, dominating the picnic table, and taking all the good tent sites, when not long ago I was the section hiker.
I’ve been staying at shelters with Comma-Kazi the last couple of days. We have been hiking the same miles. Comma-Kazi’s real name is Monica. She got her trailname because one of her niece’s always called her Comma. Blue Sky is a day behind us and Kleenex is a day ahead.
I just want to mention Kleenex’s website. She is hiking to help raise money for a project in the Christian Camp where she has worked as Program Director for the last few years. I’ve run into other hikers that are on the AT with a pretense of donating to their hike in the name of a charity, but Kleenex is one young lady that you can totally trust and believe in. Her faith and determination will take her far, not only on the AT but also in life. http://www.atforslcc.wordpress.com/