Why build a privy on the #AT without a roof? Also its raining again. It just goes on and on and on. No wonder everything is so green.
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Gibbs
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Gibbs
I’m in Helen, GA today and tomorrow. This if the first time I’ve been able to use a computer so I cleaned up the blog a bit and uploaded some pictures. Unfortunatly I only have another hour before the library closes so I won’t have time to make the picture page pretty until my next stop.
Trip is going well so far. A bit colder at night than I expected, but that will change sooner than I want. I didn’t have many expectations going into this, but things have been better than I thought. Water is so frequent I almost never carry more than 2 liters. Shelters and campsites are at good intervals and people have been very friendly. Already met with 5 other people doing thru-hikes.
I have been taking it easy these first couple days. Its supposed to take 2-4 weeks before you really get your hiker legs and I’m trying very hard to not over do it. I want to go faster than my feet are able to, but I try not to break myself faster than my body can heal. Today will help as I only hiked 4 miles and will get to sleep in a real bed. Plus a hot shower! Its amazing how small things can become the greatest thing in the world with a small change in perspective. Now I’m going to go make an all you can eat buffet lose money on me.
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Mesaya Mac
good to hear 😉
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Lauren Mazzarese
Man I pity that buffet…
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Jeanne
I pity da foo!
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Christopher Gibbs
Nice pix.
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Tom & Jane
Got your message on facebook. Great to see you in NYC. We will be following along. Good luck!
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jan and mark
Hey David, We will be eagerly following your progress. Always interested in your adventures and who you meet along the way. Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day with Lois, Bryan and my bro, Chris. Hope to see you soon again in CO or NYC. Great times being together. Love, Jan and Mark
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Gibbs
Long day on #AT yesterday means short day today. Got to camp round 3, enjoying the rest. Good talk /w hiker re: why do something like this.
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Jeanne
Was this hiker also doing the entire AT?
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Gibbs
Nope, just out for a couple weeks.
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Christopher Gibbs
Trying to follow you on interactive AT map. Whee are you?
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Gibbs
Currently in Helen, GA.
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Gibbs
Missed my 1st planned campsite on #AT and did 3.5+ miles to 2nd. Made 3-cheese tort. in fake carbonara (evoo, parm cheese, real bacon bits)
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Gibbs
Ok, I lied about the pictures. Thought I’d have computer access but I won’t for 2 more days.
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Mesaya Mac
got more food?…can’t wait to see the pic
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Gibbs
Blood Mtn. 4,461 ft, highest point on the #AT in GA. Finally have a good view. Usually its just trees and more trees. Pics coming soon.
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Gibbs
Over 1% of the #AT done. <insert OWS joke.> Did 16 miles today, feeling good about it. 1st re-supply stop tmrw. I hope there is pizza.
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Gregory Scott
Hmm… Why did it change your picture to me? O_o
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Christopher Gibbs
Only 16mi? Hmm.
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Gibbs
Stopped for lunch at Gooch shelter. Had an arnold palmer and Nutella sandwiches. Huge thanks to my sis Jeanne who dropped me off yesterday.
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Gibbs
8 mi in at Hawk Mtn. shelter. Dinner: cheesy bacon macaroni w/ tuna. Feet: blister free. Off to a pretty good start.
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Gibbs
Standing atop Springer Mt. at the start of the AT. 0 down and 2, 175 miles to go. Bring it!
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