15 May 2007 - mile 487. Just outside of Damascus is Mount Rogers, and then a wonderful open highland called Grayson. This area is home to Wild (feral) ponies. Just little guys, but they actually will come up to you and try to lick the salt off of your pack. This is adorable until the little jerks start trying to EAT YOUR PACK. yeah, and they don't scare to easy. kind of weird getting surrounded by 20 intimidating ponies. There are huge boulders covering the top of the highlands. like a scene out of Braveheart. Very nice.
24 May 2007 - mile 579. after 7 in the woods, i was hurting for resupply food. so i had to make a stop in Bland which is 3 miles off the trail. which means you have to hitch hike into town or walk the whole way in. my hitch hiking skills suck. not to mention the fact that, thanks to the beard, i now look like a fugitive from the law. Needless to say no one picked me up when i attempted to hitch. I've thought about making a sign for hitching that says "I Won't Kill You" maybe i can get a lift with some humor added. Made it in and split a room with a few other hikers. Bytecode, Churchmouse, Torpedo, Tony Tiger and Not Guilty. The next day, i was back on the trail and back in my element. It feels great to get back to the woods!
28 May 2007 - mile622. Spent the day in Pearisburg. My folks met me for the day. It was great to see them. Especially my MOMMY!!! Yeah, That's right, I'm a big momma's boy and proud of it. Had a good time with them.
No comments:
Post a Comment