i woke up on wednesday thinking that i was going to get rid of my pack to my dad's car right away, but those damn trucks on 81. one of the wrecked and made him late. we met a little later and i was able to lose the weight before going up the big hills.
this is a really beautiful area of virginia with lots of ridges, lots of views and lots of different terrains. fortunately i have had some great weather to enjoy it in (and real beds to sleep in for a few nights while my dad visits).
He has not been just sitting around waiting for me though. He is into some intense training, trying to get in shape so that he can be ready for those last 100 ish (70 miles) with me. He hasn't hiked with a full pack yet, but i think he might just be able to suffer through it. I will have to hustle a little bit though because i found out that we have a deadline. My parents will be going to visit my sister around the thanksgiving holiday. And i found out that i can go along.
Sorry kristen, i will be a few days later to Oregon.
Hopefully i will be passing someone soon who i heard is retiring to the area after he is done hiking. Maybe he can offer some advice. Or just give me a house there. You know, if he is moving out of one.
I have started to pass some southbounders finally. they have been great to meet, but sadly i am only seeing them for a short time. I may see a few again. i am not hiking tomorrow.
GOing to a Virginia tech game tomorrow hopefully i will see valley grads....
Then back to the trail, gotta keep moving along...
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Read the artical the York Paper wrote about you this weekend. Saw your site so i will be checking in each day to see how you are. Great artical about you, enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteYou will be in my prayers.
J.E.R. in York, Pa.