May 24

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Back on the trail.

My day started Tuesday with a flight to Philadelphia connecting to Roanoke. Lilly and I left the house at 5:30 AM. The flight was so full that I had to check my bag which is worrisome because it’s literally the only thing I have for the next 4 months.

Flights went well but I landed in Roanoke an hour later than I thought. This put a big rush on me to resupply and get to Lexington because their last shuttle is at 4:45.

Luckily, I made it to Lexington in time. They dropped me off in Glasgow and I shuttled to the trail. I hiked 2 miles in to the nearest shelter.

The next day, I went 18 miles. It was tough being back but my legs feel good. The end of Wednesday’s trek was in an area where freed slaves lived and remnants of that was still up. Very cool! Yesterday I did 22 miles to the priest shelter. Pretty rough.

My confession at the shelter was about bringing beer to a free Methodist hostel.

It’s good to be back but it’s different being away from the group of people I was around.

I’m having to meet people all over which is tough. Today I met a group that seems really cool. Headed to devil’s backbone brewing tomorrow and will probably try to get to know them better.

This brewery is awesome! Huge property with a brewery and distillery. Camping for hikers, for people who drive in, and people with RVs.

Comments

4 responses to “May 24”

  1. Bob Casteen Avatar
    Bob Casteen

    Do you really think you will meet up with your old group. You are 160 miles away from them and they are hiking daily and so are you. That is a lot of miles to make up. It is always nice to meet new friends. I know there is the trust factor, but you will work it out. Keep on trekking.

  2. Marsha Casteen Avatar
    Marsha Casteen

    Son, You’ve always done well meeting new people. It think it is way cool that you’re hooking up with a new group. Think of everyone you meet on the trail as “extended family.” Also, be sure to get their contact information, so you can stay in touch forever. When you plan your own Cool Casteen Cruise, they’ll probably be a 100 cabins booked! I am just so impressed with your progress. Love, Mom

  3. Will Avatar
    Will

    Aye, son, for your penance you shall do 5 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, and 2 pints of Devil’s Backbone IPA!

    1. Elizabeth Avatar
      Elizabeth

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHA is that a real beer??

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