TeaTime and Peak

We took the 2:45 train to Harrisburg PA and then rode an uber to The Doyle in Duncannon PA. To refresh anyone who lost track- we hiked northbound from Harpers Ferry, WV back late February, got off the trail for a week for a funeral, then hiked southbound from Harpers Ferry, WV to Amicalola Falls, GA from late winter to late spring.  TeaTime and I had an amazing and relaxing couple of days off in Atlanta and in Philadelphia. We were concerned with loosing our trail legs so we walked and biked as much as we could. We would learn quick that no matter how much you try and keep in good shape, your legs and knees and feet and ankles have muscles that only long distance hiking can tone.  Back to The Doyle we went. The Doyle is known for being a trashy dive bar and hiker hostel with owners who self proclaim the place so. Every time a hiker comes in the door, the owner Vicky mumbles something under her breath like ‘oh, here comes more hiker trash’ or ‘did you all know we jus...

Some time has passed since our last blog. There is a lot to cover. Part of the reason it has taken so long to write is that the last 350 miles leading to the Southern terminus of the trail Mt. Springer, were perhaps some of the most trying miles of the trail both mentally and physically. We tackled the highest peaks on the whole trail traveling through the Smokies and the Natahalas. We battled injuries, as the miles started to take a toll on our bodies. We have narrowly avoided camps being raided by bears in the night, and we hiked directly through tropical storm Alberto. No doubt I will miss some things in this post, but here is what I remember from the last month. There were a few towns that I did not want to fly-by as we hiked through the South. One of these being Hot Springs NC. This town was a definite highlight. It was sort of like a really laid back version of Damascus VA, which provided all the same amenities a hiker looks for but better. There was a tavern sat right...