Despite having taken my share of zero days, today was my first zero in a town. However, this is not entirely accurate. The AT actually goes right down Main Street in Hot Springs, which is where I walked for most of today. So technically, I walked a good amount on the trail today, but my backpack only moved across town, where the free sleeping is.

I think I mentioned what an awesome and welcoming town this is, with plenty of resources for hikers. Since it is Sunday, a lot of places are closed, so I plan to take care of business tomorrow before heading back onto the trail. It would be fun to cruise on ahead to Erwin, the next town, but there really is no rush.

Familiar hikers are before and after me on the trail, so whatever pace I choose, I will run into some cool people.

Most of the day was spent resting feet and talking to great people, and I had an awesome breakfast, which I posted a picture of recently. It was an egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich, but instead of bread, they used cream-cheese-stuffed French toast. See what I mean? They know how to take care of hikers here.

I also spent a bit of time trying to update my blog. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know.