Of a 2014 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker. Dalton, MA to Manchester, VT. We met him in the Smokies. He had to get off trail due to Lyme Disease. Back on trail, five miles to the shelter. It was mostly uphill, but it felt great on the feet! Had a fire with other hikers tonight which was nice. It rained last night and the wind was bl.

I went to this plant swap 2 years ago and it was terrific. I have no idea how many readers of this blog are within driving distance but if you are check it out. Here is the info on this years swap. Huge snow pile is just about gone. Signs of Spring, FINALLY! April 6, 2015.

WHY DID I GO HOME EARLY? I had planned to hike 300 miles, I hiked 260 miles. I really thought 360 miles would be great, that would give me 900 miles of the AT. I got off at 800 miles total on the AT. This years hike did not have the same FLAVOR as last years. I missed my wife, she is my best friend and my goddess.

Some Appalachian Trail hiking, some travel, some writing. Cherry Blossom Festival in DC today. Peak of the blossoms! Love going downtown for this every year. A year ago, I waved at my dad with my hiking pole in the pouring rain, setting off on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. My 6-month adventure had begun. Hello, Springer Mountain and the start of the Trail! I giggled, throwing my hands up and looking across the mountains.