We were beginning to feel like Erwin, TN was “home” after spending a total of 7 nights there. Ended up taking 5 days of rest to help the shin splints, then hiked out for two days, shuttling back to spend the night (thanks Miss Janet the trail angel!). What great people and what a great stay!
Since then we’ve had some amazing views, some great climbs, a horrendous thunderstorm, and a stop at Mountain Harbor Bed and Breakfast and Hiker Hostel (incredible breakfast!!). We are making our way to the VA state line and Damascus, VA. They say there is a section termed the “Tennessee Turnpike” that is so flat (relatively speaking!) that we’ll cruise right along. Looking forward to that!!
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