Lessons from Canada
Last views from the Smokies
There were so many people in the shelter, I apologize if I woke anyone up when I got up at 6!
It took me a long time to find the way back to the AT in the dark, but I finally was on my way at 6:45 after wandering back and forth and probably waking up the poor tenters!
Super chill day with a nice downhill. I walked for 4 hours with Eh?, from Canada, and learned all sorts of cool things about Canadian history and politics. That’s why I love the trail—where else can you be exposed to so many people with different experiences and outlooks on life in a safe/friendly atmosphere where everyone has enough time to chat with you for 4 hours???
Everyday I’m out here, I’m so happy that I feel like I’m dancing up and down the trail. I’m doing what I love and it’s awesome. I can’t get over how great my life is!
AT Maildrop at Standing Bear
Got in at noon and made phone calls for 3 hrs by the side of I-40 (I knew there was no reception a mile up the hill at the hostel). Already made my reservation for Easter dinner at Elmer’s in Hot Springs. Great weather forecast for tomorrow–the day I’ve been looking forward to for 3 years—going back to Max Patch, quite possibly my favorite spot on the entire Triple Crown. I am *soooo* stoked!
