Sunday, February 27th
Zero day in tent.
Total miles 61.6 miles
It rained heavily, most of the day and into the night. I listened to a book on tape. Not much else happened.
Wednesday, March 30th
Mt. Collins Shelter to Newfound Gap 4.9 miles Total miles 207.7 My last Appalachian Trail hike for now. I hiked out with Stumpknocker Mark. We hiked the same pace and were meeting the section hiker Jack at Newfound Gap. The views today were spectacular. The road out of the park, Newfound Gap, was closed today due to high winds. They were not letting any cars into the park at all. I was very fortunate that Jack had offered me a ride and his car was already in the park. I don't know what, if anything, the other hikers were going to do. I prayed that everyone was safe. I checked into the Margaritaville Inn in Pigeon Forge. I'm here until Friday morning. Ann Shepard, a childhood friend, is flying in to spend a few days with me. We haven't seen each other in fifteen years. Lunch, shower, and laundry. Firetrucks have been zooming by. The wildfires must be bad. I'm also hearing loud gusts of wind.
Love the idea of book on tape. I think that would help when lonely or anxious at times. Quiet and nature is nice but sometimes we need to have a nice distraction.
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