Well, finally. Today Kris (Iris) and I (Jane) are finally moving forward. We have seen a couple set backs in preparing for this adventure including both of us getting pretty sick and the passing of my cousin Reid Fliehr. It has been a tough few weeks but we are officially Northbound on the Appalachian Trail.
Our packs are full to the brim. We are both a bit hesitant about how much weight we have got. With Kris's pack at almost 50 pounds and mine around 40 pounds, we should have waaaaaay more than we need to survive. We have tried to cut as much as possible, but that will probably get a lot easier when we realize that half of that stuff we dont even need.
Of the two most asked questions: Where do you sleep? We will be sleeping in either Kris's Kelty two person tent, a shelter, or maybe a hostel when we get to town. How do you charge your phone? We will be able to charge our phones and other electronic toys when we get to a town. Otherwise, we really aren't that concerned about it :)
We have a five day food supply split between the two of us. we should really only need 4 days, but just to be safe. And dont worry... plenty of snacks! Our next food supply is being shipped ahead for us to pick up when we get to the supply shop that the trail crosses through four or five days away at the Walasi-yi Center's Mountain Crossings store.
Well, that's it for now. Stay tuned for more!
May each step take you closer to God and to your goal of completing the AT. I will see you at the top. My love and prayers are with you both.
ReplyDeleteI will be checking each day for a new post. Thank you for sharing this experience with me.
mj
as long as it doesn't turn out like the movie Hostel you'll be good. Love ya sis! have fun!
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