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.