Our last hiking day

After a few rainy days and some soggy shoes we have finished the hiking part of our trip. Our bodies are sore and we're tired but we're having feelings of nostalgia as we leave the trail. It has been a fantastic trek but we're excitited to soon sleep in our own bed and just have to make the short trek to the fridge for food.

But before we return it's off to Floyd Fest to hear some great music and then to colonial Williamsburg. Yay! We will post more photos soon if we can:)



-- Post From My iPhone

Clearing up the controversy

Just to clear up any misunderstandings, the leg pictures shown perviously were not actually us. Kudos to Derek and Paisley for their witty retorts in the comments section.

Here are some pics of what our actual legs look like. Just picture us taking these to have a good laugh.

Checking in

Hi folks. We just spent the day at the Settler's Museum of Virginia (very similar to the Pioneer Village in T-Bay). It is right on the trail so I (Matt) was able to get a good history fix without going too far off the AT. They even had these tiny steel traps that I set and then collapsed on my boot.

Last night Macey (the dog belonging to Brian and Megan) went missing from camp (she turned up eventually) but as Robert and I climbed one of the hills to shout over a ridge for her we stumbled into some of the most lush blueberries I've ever seen. Sadly the ridge was a steep slope and had been burned over a few years back so after picking a zip-lock full we were covered in tree soot from head (actually head) to hiking boot. Good berries though.

We wanted to put up some pics but seen to be having some computer trouble. Hopefully we will be able to post some more pics before we return.

Slack Packing

We stayed for a few days at the hostel of Bob Peoples (pretty much the kindest man on earth). He had just returned from a 5 week trip to the Pilgrim's Trail in Spain and basically stepped off the plane and started shuttling hikers around. He inspired us to do lots more hiking and dropped us off for a few days of "slack-packing" (hiking with only a day pack). We went REALLY fast. A 20 mile (32 km) day and a 21 mile day. Now my (Matt's) leg hurts... Imagine that! I get sore when I have no pack on!! All's well though. Back to hiking soon:)

Hills called Big and Little Hump

Pics from the best day so far (according to Matt at least). We went up over Big and Little "Hump". A dominating hill when you first see it looming. Some pics are from a rock outcropping 1/2 way up.

Back to the Farm

We stayed at an AT shelter made from a converted barn with covered sleeping platforms. The view you see is what we fell asleep and woke up to! The legs are Emily's healing sunburn (ouch!)

Hi Folks:)

We don't have much time on the computer so I'll just post some pics. We've hit a patch of great weather and some amazing views! We're having a great time and have only been rained on twice in the past 2-3 weeks:) The trail is treating us well.