Journal 79-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Sunday–May 9, 2021Trail Day–079Trail Mile–8.4/779.3Location–Indian Grave Gap, then to Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel, Erwin, Tennessee, Charlotte Shores, proprietor, AT Mile 352.6 I’m wanting to spend a bit of time with Charlotte this morning, and Dee Birdee Landau will be here shortly to hike […]
Journal 78-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Saturday–May 8, 2021Trail Day–078Trail Mile–11.1/770.9Location–Unaka Springs Road/Nolichucky River, then to Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel, Erwin, Tennessee, Charlotte Shores, proprietor, AT Mile 344.2 Were out from Uncle Johnny’s in good order, headed for breakfast at Clarence’s Diner, Main Street, Erwin. Small talk on our ride […]
Journal 77-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–May 7, 2021Trail Day–077Trail Mile–13.4/759.8Location–Spivey Gap/US-19W, then to Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel, Erwin, Tennessee, Charlotte Shores, proprietor, AT Mile 333.1 Our two nights spent at Nature’s Inn Hostel and Cabins were most restful. Taft and Amy have a special place in their hearts […]
Journal 76-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–May 6, 2021Trail Day–076Trail Mile–8.6/746.4Location–Sam’s Gap, Then to Nature’s Inn Hostel & Cabins, Flag Pond, Tennessee, AT Mile 319.7 I failed to include our stay location in the header data for yesterday. From Devil’s Fork Gap it’s a short drive to Nature’s Inn […]
Journal 75-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–May 5, 2021Trail Day–075Trail Mile–14.9/737.8Location–Devils Fork Gap, AT Mile 311.1 Barry hurried me off the mountain and into Days Inn in Greeneville last evening, where I promptly filled the bath tub with steaming hot water–and jumped in, to finally get my old bones […]
Journal 74-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–May 4, 2021 Trail Day–074 Trail Mile–12.9/723.8 Location–Jones Meadow, AT Mile 297.1 We’re up at first light. Barry prepares a fried egg sandwich for me, plus coffee (In the neat little kitchenette here at Creekside Cottages in Hot Springs) and we’re soon loaded and […]
Journal 73-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Monday–May 3, 2021Trail Day–073Trail Mile–09.6/710.9Location–Hurricane Gap, then to The Carriage House, Creekside Cottages, Hot Springs, AT Mile 284.2 Patience, faith, healing–a great combination for positive outcome! And it has worked its magic for me, once more. A little after seven this morning, I shoulder […]
Journal 72-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Sunday–May 2, 2021Trail Day–072Trail Mile–0.00/701.3Location–Iron Horse Station, Hot Springs, AT Mile 274.4 Another night in my own room, a cushy-soft bed. Warm and dry. Getting big-time spoiled! But this healing time was urgent and much needed. I had two, good, hot and healthy meals […]
Journal 71-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Saturday–May 1, 2021Trail Day–071Trail Mile–0.00/701.3Location–Iron Horse Station, Hot Springs, AT Mile 274.4 What a disaster, my room here at Laughing Heart. I’m up at six trying to sort through everything. My bounce box contents, my pack gear, food bags, piles of trash–everything’s scattered all […]
Journal 70-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–April 30, 2021Trail Day–070Trail Mile–0.00/701.3Location–Laughing Heart Hostel, Hot Springs, AT Mile 274.4 Well, if I were to tell you, “…nothing to this waiting.” If I were to tell you that (while trying to look you straight in the eye), couldn’t do it! During all […]