Pretty easy walk today. We got in to Erwin mid afternoon and I won't leave you hanging..... I took a shower and I can't even tell you how amazing it was. We stayed at Uncle Johnny's Nolichucky hostel. Another must do. 
We got a cabin, which was great to have some privacy. It even had a couch!! (Hard to believe I'm so excited about a couch!)
Cool place. There is wifi on the front porch, which is where I'm sitting as I write this. We did laundry and went to eat at a Mexican restaurant in town ( I had a serious hankering for chips and salsa)
Came back to Uncle Johnny's and the porch was full of hikers relaxing, drinking a few beers and chatting, so we joined in. Stayed up until 10:00 which is pretty much unheard of!! Wild night. Feeling very lucky that I am on this adventure.
Here's a sign outside of Uncle Johnny's.
It POURED all night long and it is such a great sound on the ROOF of a cabin :)
It's going to be a muddy hiking day but worth listening to that warm rain last night.
Below is a pic Al took (unbeknownst to me) up on Big Bald. The balds are very cool and the views are always amazing.
40 cent Snickers? That's highway robbery. At least I can see they're pouring the profits into the wonderful looking lodge.
ReplyDeleteJoanne: Tom probably is messaging from the French Laundry or similar eatery or perhaps the Ritz Carlton. After you complete the AT you might take a look at the Continental Divide Trail which does not have the amenities of the AT. Good on you for doing this hike which will provide a lifetime of memories. Sam
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