Mile 196

Today is April 20th & James & I are taking a "zero" day...which means we are hiking zero miles! :) Anyhow we are 196 miles into the A.T. and we just hiked to the highest point of the entire trail: Clingman's Dome in Tennessee...around 6,643 feet. We started in the Smoky Mountains several days ago; beginning at Fontana Dam, NC & ending (in a few days) at Davenport Gap. The Smokies have been fantastic; a mix of steep inclines & declines with breath-taking views. We got off the trail for a few days at Clingman's Dome due to a mix of bad weather (crazy wind & rain) & a wonderful friend we met on the trail, Equinox, had a place to stay in the nearby town of Sylva, NC. So we are currently at Western Carolina University Library checking our email & catching up on my blog! :) We have had a great past few days...lots of tasty food (pizza, salad, burritos), laughs, and great rest! Equinox (Lindsay) is a fantastic person...little bio: her & her boyfriend Solstace (Joe) started the trail in March. Solstace hurt his foot & had to get off the trail...but is staying at his grandmothers house in Sylva. Equinox is continuing the hike & will be joined by Solstace when his foot recovers...and did I mention what cool people they are? They are awesome...very like-minded & we have lots to talk about even though we hardly know each other! Very fun...oh...and Equinox totally reminds me of a mix between Courtney Craig & Anastasia Brewster...seriously a perfect mix of both of them!:) Lots of fun stories...hard to explain to all of you at home but when you're on the trail it's this automatic bond! And for those of you who haven't heard...our trail names are Sunny (James) & Share (Holly). I think that's it...we will be back on the trail on the 21st & will be stopping in at Standing Bear Farm to pick up a mail drop & birthday cake & will be heading on to Hot Springs, NC by the 25th or 26th. Until next time.... Share