Mason-Dixon

I'm officially in the North now. I just hope this heat wave passes soon.

Day 5

You know that gunk you get on you're hands when you pet a really dirty dog? Yeah i get that when i scratch my legs now. Had to slow down the last two days. I kind of burnt my self out but I still cross over into PA tomorrow. I guess there's a pretty nasty heat wave coming through. Supposed to hit 100 tomorrow. Guess that means an early start.

On a Roll!

I've covered 27.5 miles so far. I definitely prefer Maryland's trail to Georgia's. I'm surprised how impressed the other thru hikers are that I came back on the trail. I guess most people would have given up. Guess we'll just have to see which is the smarter choice.

The Return!

First day back after surgery and man am I out of shape. MD is a wonderful place to hike though and I'll have my trail legs back in no time.

LET IT BEGIN!

This journey started many months ago.  It was a dream.  With many emotions running through me it finally became a reality.  Monday March 26, 2012 I stood at the top of Springer Mt..  My pack resting against the rock that held the plaque of The Appalachian Trail. My Mom and Dad hiked the mile up to the start of the trail with me.  My Dad carried my pack to the starting point. After a few pictures, I donned my life upon my back and headed off for a journey I will surely never forget. We hiked down to the parking lot where the AT runs through.  With a small stop for lunch and a tearful (yes, Mom's eyes were leaking) "Happy Trails To You",  I was truly on my journey.



This was an awesome quote by Harold Allen that was on the sign board in the parking lot.

"Remote for detachment, narrow for chosen company, winding for leisure, lonely for contemplation  
        it beckons not merely north and south but upward to the body, mind and soul of man."