Day 27 (May 9, 2022, Monday)
daybreak..
We are in the single digits to Springer Mountain.
Today is our first lollygagging day since there is no rush to be back in GA.
“Lisa sat on hold for 10 minutes to get Erin‘s flowers delivered while climbing a mountain which was a great education for her.”
Ken was talking to another BMT thru hiker while Lisa was on the phone with the florist.
“We are at the last official BMT campsite. We will walk up to a waterfall and either pitch camp early or take a rest and get closer to Springer Mountain. Lisa votes for pitching tents early.”
by the waterfall
by camp
We’ve met some hikers who are BMT volunteers.
“We finally saw a warrior chipmunk! He ran off and he did not charge us, Lisa was very scared.”
“We had a lovely early evening at our final campsite night Ken put up the bear box but there’s really no food left in it only two packs of Ramen‘s and two breakfast bars. We’re going to cold soak the noodles for breakfast.”
“Lisa and Ken separated for 10 whole minutes while Lisa went for water. Lol”
There have been several hikers on the AT so it has been entertaining to watch. This has been an amazing adventure!
<<< Some hiker lily pads from AT newbies who haven’t learned the ‘Leave No Trace’ axiom and not sure how to manage their poop and paper.
7.9 miles