We're now in Daleville, Virginia taking a zero and celebrating Mike's birthday. The day before arriving into town was a very eventful day. The morning started with a hike to Dragon's tooth where we almost climbed to the top - it was a bit scary, then a great photo shot at McAfee's knob where you sit on the edge of a cliff overlooking a valley, then sunset along Tinker cliffs, and then our first bear sighting as we hiked to our campsite that evening (the bear was terrified and took off running, so we only got a quick glimpse and no picture).
Since our last update, we've still been hiking through Virginia. We had 10 straight days of rain and the trail turned into a river. The terrain has also been really tough and slow in some parts. The worst is when the trail is completely littered with small rocks, and after hiking for a few hours you begin to feel every single rock beneath your foot and hope for a smooth path. Other parts have been very enjoyable with great views and fun climbs up or down large rock formations.
We also got to hike through the Grayson Highlands, where the wild ponies roam free. They are very friendly and have no problem having their pictures taken.
Thanks to all of you who sent packages! They were filled with the perfect goodies for our hike.
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So good to hear from y'all. I just told Nancy this morning that you hadn't posted for two weeks, and we were hoping that all was well with you. FYI, we STILL miss seeing y'all here. :)
ReplyDeleteNow a nice verse for you: Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls for he has no one to help him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NKJV)
Mick, I think the bear ran because it feared your beard. Unless H-freakin-M also has one.
ReplyDeleteWe're prepping a package for the next spot--looking forward to sending it!