It was good to see Bo Peep again for a CT hike; she's not as slow as she thinks she is.
I had done this section (Soddy Gorge South) twice before, once in fall, once in winter. This was my first time out with leaves on the trees, and it definitely makes a difference! Felt like a totally different hike, which scratches my itch for novelty.
I'm now at 126+ miles on the CT, with mostly long (shuttle and/or backpack) sections to go.
Spotted some graffiti in a rockhouse. I usually find it upsetting/disappointing, but this one wasn't so bad - it appears to have been made with shale (not spray-paint) and had a good message: "Read ... Think ... Repeat".
I had done this section (Soddy Gorge South) twice before, once in fall, once in winter. This was my first time out with leaves on the trees, and it definitely makes a difference! Felt like a totally different hike, which scratches my itch for novelty.
I'm now at 126+ miles on the CT, with mostly long (shuttle and/or backpack) sections to go.
Spotted some graffiti in a rockhouse. I usually find it upsetting/disappointing, but this one wasn't so bad - it appears to have been made with shale (not spray-paint) and had a good message: "Read ... Think ... Repeat".