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Kitea left Gooch Mountain Shelter a few hours before sunrise; she was so hungry now and thought to hunt north to keep with Puma. That was a magical night she said, to sleep so close to his tent. He keeps the rain cover off his tent and I can see and smell him so well, I dreamt we were walking together, long distances gathering food,
Swimming, holding hands……….ahhhhhhhhhh so nice…
Kitea overheard Puma talking with Sandman and Azalea over hot chocolate after supper.
He said how his ...

The end of the day brought me to a lovely camp site on a creek at Dan Gap,
I had hiked over seven miles this day not very far but still an improvement,
If we can show improvement each day we are learning and growing, that is a good thing
and I’m happy….. I’m just starting out on a long journey, and I wish to absorb, take-in every moment, savor each sound, sight and smell.

Two gentlemen from Tennessee were cooking supper when I approached,
they were very nice ...

The morning came at Dan Gap and cook pots were boiling water, I made a cup of tea.
As it steeped I started breakfast, 3 packs of instant oatmeal, then was cleaning my pot and chatting with the gentlemen, when one offered me a instant Starbucks coffee packet.
I heated some water right up and realized how much I missed my coffee in the morning.
Every time from that moment on I would get coffee at my resupply towns.

Neels Gap is just six miles north and there I can mail ...

Greetings ya'll.
Hikers and trail enthusiast in Asheville are getting together once a month to socialize and stay connected. Very informal, and fun. For the month of February, we will meet on the 16th, from 6 -8pm at the Mellow Mushroom http://www.mellowmushroom.com/ashevi...ndex/asheville . RSVP is not necessary, but helpful in assuring that the table is large enough. Give a shout if you want to be added to the email list.

Yesterday marked the first day in awhile I didn't get out and walk -- just too much work that had to get done before the week finished.

This morning, though, is cold, foggy, and rainy, which makes it a good day to get out there and test some of my clothes.

Well, as soon as I finish my coffee. And the dog gets off my lap.

-- Hat, 2012 NOBO AT