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We had a road walk from the Dollar General to trail. This is where the trail left the road.
Then there was a lot of trash all over the trail from the logging.
We finished up a 16 mile day at a cell tower where we caught a shuttle back to the Pinhoti Outdoor Center hostel.
Rain is starting up. The weather in Birmingham had tornado warnings, further down the trail there is no weather at all.
So, maybe we will get just heavy mist and .05”. Maybe we will get 5”. Looking out the window I can tell you it looks closer to at least half an inch so far.
But our goal is to experience something new rather than suffer.
Today: tried out my sandals for a water crossing. Walked about twenty feet of 3”-5” water. Went well.
Ordered pizza. That went well.
Gaiters worked well.
Did not adjust/tighten my hip belt enough. Sore shoulders (pack is too comfortable until it finally catches up with you). Means my weight is dropping, which is good.
A good nights rest and I’ll be right as rain and will adjust my pack more tomorrow.
Still carrying four days of food. At least by AT standards. But it is good practice.
It was a good day. We bought enough pizza to share with Tigger & Chuck Norris and our shuttle driver. Will have some for breakfast too.
Took a short nap and will shower next. Staying clean. ??