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.