Journal 89-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–May 19, 2021Trail Day–089Trail Mile–17.6/842.7Location–Vandeventer Shelter, AT Mile 437.7 Just like years ago, “Who wants to go to town? Be ready at five.” Bob’s heads-up to us last evening. And right at five, we’re off. And just as in the past (after winding […]
Journal 88-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–May 18, 2021Trail Day–088Trail Mile–12.1/825.1Location–Dennis Cove Road, then to Kincora (Hostel), Bob Peoples Proprietor, AT Mile 420.1Scotty’s bunkhouse has two levels, the lower has four bunks, the upper, a double bed. He put me in the upper with the double bed. Not wanting […]
Journal 87-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Monday–May 17, 2021Trail Day–087Trail Mile–12.7/825.1Location–Upper Laurel Fork, then to Scotty’s Five-Dollar Piano Bar Hostel (Closed), AT Mile 408.0 I was glad to be back at Mountain Harbour B&B (Hostel) again, my second stay, this time upstairs in the bunk room. And oh yes, […]
Journal 86-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Sunday–May 16, 2021Trail Day–086Trail Mile–0.00/812.4Location–Trail Days, Damascus, Virginia, then back to Mountain Harbour B&B (Hostel), AT Mile 395.3 Another fine night in Tom and Sandy’s back yard. Their place is so near the city park pavilion that a band could be heard playing well […]
Journal 85-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Saturday–May 15, 2021Trail Day–085Trail Mile–0.00/812.4Location–Trail Days, Damascus, Virginia, AT Mile 395.3 Last night I pitched my tent in the beautifully manicured backyard of Tom & Sandy Davenport, downtown Damascus. Kindness extended to a perfect stranger; thank you, Tom & Sandy, for your thoughtful kindness! […]
Journal 84-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–May 14, 2021Trail Day–084Trail Mile–0.00/812.4Location–Mountain Harbour B&B (& Hostel), Mary Hill, Owner, David Hill, General Mgr., Shannon Travis, Mgr., then to Trail Days, Damascus, Virginia, AT Mile 395.3 A very good night’s rest at Mountain Harbour. I’d been told about the breakfast served at […]
Journal 83-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–May 13, 2021Trail Day–083Trail Mile–14.7/812.4Location–US-19E, then to Mountain Harbour B&B (& Hostel), Mary Hill, Owner, David Hill, General Mgr., Shannon Travis, Mgr., AT Mile 395.3 My last night lounging and resting in this luxurious VRBO–and now this morning, a final delicious breakfast prepared for […]
Journal 82-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–May 12, 2021Trail Day–082Trail Mile–6.4/797.6Location–Carver’s Gap, then to the VRBO near Hampton, AT Mile 380.5 Another night lounging in the lap of luxury at the VRBO provided by Maggie. I slept ever so soundly in my own private room w/bath. “Spoiled” does not describe […]
Journal 81-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–May 11, 2021Trail Day–081Trail Mile–9.6/791.2Location–Hughes Gap Road, then to the VRBO near Hampton, AT Mile 374.1 The beautiful mountain home (VRBO) rented for three days by Maggie is total luxury. Everything has been considered. Janice had even brought her special lasagna for supper, which […]
Journal 80-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Monday–May 10, 2021Trail Day–080Trail Mile–11.9/791.2Location–Iron Mountain Gap, then to a beautiful VRBO (details later), AT Mile 364.5 What a blessing to be in and out of it last night, to be warm and dry. Though it was Sunday, and Mother’s Day to boot, Charlotte […]