Eventually we will get it together

One would be surprised how much planning and stress happens when one takes off 6 months to go on a hike in the woods. 

Kris and I are getting ready to head back out after an unexpected zero day in Hiawassee.  He and I both mamaged to get sick after eating that nasty packaged chicken that kinda smells like tuna.  We hiked out and caught a shuttle into town to recoup.   We are feeling much better now and waiting for the shuttle back out.  Today we expect to climb 2 mountains over 4000 feet high for a 6 mile day.  Not many miles but that is a lot of elevation gain for some Florida kids.

Speaking of Florida, I would kill for a dive into a nice cold salt water wave. 

We have some beautiful weather coming up and that is extremely exciting!

So, we are going back in at mile marker 52 and we should be in NC by Friday!  No bears yet but we have seen a couple baby snakes.  When we left camp the other day, Kris spotted a large rattlesnake sunning right across the trail.   He immediately coiledmup and shook his rattle.   This had us held up like a traffic jam for a good 10 minutes until he settled down and we could pass by with a sizable stick between us.  Timing must have been just perfect because none of the other hikers saw him.  I managed to catch a good photo of him that everyone at camp was excited to see.  Because of the photo, they decided to call me "Rattlesnake Jane" haha.  We will see if that sticks.

But for now, we have to run.  No time for hanging around.  I promise a longer and more detailed post in a few days!  The shelters alone warrant their own book. 

Take it easy!