Journal Comments

You guys still planning to go in June? We have started training for our next leg of the trip north of the GA border. Fun, Fun! But maybe we won't get so sore this time around.

Thanks a lot! No small feat for me, that's for sure. I think I surprised a bunch of folks

De ja vu! Tell you wife to look out for poison ivy - That was not fun! Took me three weeks to get over it. I guess you might say I brought home a souvenir. ha ha

WOW, serendipity is a great thing. My wife (62) and I (57) have been planning the EXACT SAME trip for next summer - probably late June - and I have been figuring on 9 to 10 days (throwing in a couple of zeros) to get to GA/NC border. Start at Hiker Hostel, shuttle to Springer parking lot like you guys did. Your blog (and I have read only first three days) has really helped me visualize what to expect. Trail maps, data books and topos don't really get the feel like your blog has so far. OLD FARTS RULE!

Catch-up and Hubby,congrats on your finish,thats no small task!