Thursday, February 24th

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Helen, Georgia 

Miles 0.0   Unless you count the 3 miles walking around town.

Total miles 52.5

A zero day! Rest day in Helen, Georgia. This is a charming Germany themed town. It's very similar to Leavenworth, Washington. I spent three hours walking and perusing the various shops. It was a fun outing. 










































































 

 

 





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  1. UnknownFebruary 24, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    Love that town. I want to win some money, quit my job and just travel the roads along the trail with you and be you safety check in person along the way at places like that! Love you adventure. I love your adventurous soul!

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