EDIT: I wrote this 3 days ago but the hotel WiFi failed to publish it. Working on a new post atm
Franklin. Yesterday we hiked out from Rock Gap to Winding Stair Gap. We got there through driving rain that saturated everything, but it makes it a great day to go into town. We were an hour or so early for our shuttle so we huddled under a tree while Frodo stood in the rain for a hitch. A car stopped and Andrea welcomed us to her Kia Rio.
We've been travelling with a section hiker named Bingo. He's a veteran in his twenty's who has been attacking the trail in sections when he has time. Today he'll be doing half a day with us before returning home to figure out law school plans. We wish him the best and thank him for everything.
Today we are trying to print our permits to hike the smokeys before breakfast and a shuttle out to the trail. Our goal is about 12 miles today, and then to make it to the Nantahala Outdoor Center by Monday morning for a resupply. Fingers crossed on a good forecast.
Ttfn, working on uploading pics.
Mike, it was a blast hiking with you guys. Ya'll really took me in like I was one of you, which I am very thankful for. Best of luck and God speed to the three of you. Be sure to send me a pic when you get to Katahdin! If you get a chance, you can message me at /u/limiteduser on reddit.
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