Three college kids from Duke (that's right KU fans, I said Duke and they were great kids- go figure ! :) stopped to have lunch with me. Of course, we talked basketball first! So many good people here. Gotta soak in the good vibe from the trail. And hopeful contribute to it too.
AND, I got to talk to my friend-since-zero, Ginna Ginna!
Loooong descent from 'the Priest' and an even longer ascent up Three Ridges Mountain. Lots of rocks today!!!
Yes, that photo is of 'the trail'. Sometimes it's just a pile of rocks you have to pick your way across.
It's pretty quiet out here the last few days. A lot of hikers went back to Damascus for Trail Days. A big event for AT hikers, with partying, giveaways from outfitters and all around merriment. They should be arriving back on the trail soon.
As for me, I'm just going to keep heading north.
The real heroes of the trail are the trail maintainers. All volunteers. They do an incredible job. There are a lot of trees in these woods (duh) and they fall over the trail frequently. The maintainers come out and clear the trail on a regular basis. They're awesome. (Although if they felt like clearing some of the rocks off the trail, I wouldn't be mad...:) Just kidding...sort of... 
Tomorrow, a rosy day! A shelter with a waterfall and swimming hole!
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