Johnny Walker R.E.D.

Cold and rainy night at Tray Mountain. Decided to stay in a shelter, rather than tenting, for the first time since I started the trail. It was a freezing, wind-driven, rain. Lightening eventually forced some tenters to run for the shelter,too, so the shelter ended up being packed. Side note: A strap on my backpack has broken so I've been improvising until I get to an outfitter.

Cold, rainy, and foggy morn lasted till evening so decided to hit the Georgia hostel at the top of at Dicks Gap. Several hikers quitting today has caused me some contemplation but decided I'm heading back to the trail. Duct tape is helping a little with the blisters. For the first time since I started, I'm feeling a little positive about toes healing. Ran into a guy who suggested that I ice my feet. Also ran into a guy who suggested that I soak my feet in tea. I guess that could be called, "Tea TOEtalling." (per my wife).

Hoping to hit the Georgia/North Carolina line tomorrow!