Hiked into Hiawassee, Ga. 2 days ago. Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and did laundry as well as recuperated a little. Man i'm getting old. Right next door is a BBQ place. When they set that plate of Texas brisket, baby back ribs, sliced pork, Texas toast, fried okra, and a pint of Yuengling on the table i just about cried. Seriously. I think they knew i was just off the trail, maybe the smell gave me away. Anyways, they loaded me up. Talk about southern hospitality. Oh, i had coconut cream pie for desert. That had to have been one of the most satisfying meals i've ever had. I'm taking a shuttle back to the trail tomorrow. It might be awhile before i post anymore updates. The hiking is getting a little easier due to the topography. Northern Georgia is killing me. The last 10 miles of the trail is starting change into a more open and gradual hike. Hope it stays like this for awhile. Here are a few pictures i took along the way.
Hiking in the early morning mist was very beautiful
The AT white blaze marker on the tree
Flowers everywhere
This picture doesn't convey the real beauty of all the flowers everywhere
An easier, and most welcome, level hiking path
aahh!
Another easy stroll
Magnolia blossom?
This is what very tired and sore feet look like.
Water fountain. Had to stop and refill my water bottles
A more rugged part of the trail
Doesn't look like it, but this trail was straight up
The trail took me down the side of a huge boulder
Another leisurely stroll up a mountain
Yes, this is the trail
.......and on, and on, and on
