We stayed in town, under a tarp-shelter that may or may not have been for hikers. Though we were excited about hitting the trail, we still had to take care of a few things in town. Namely, my care package, with the essentials:

The first day, after visiting the Appalachian Trail Center and hanging out with hikers, we felt again a part of the community and ready to get back on the trail. Just a few miles was good enough for the first day back.

It turned out that there was not a good water source for ten miles or so. The next morning, I was ready to put in some more miles. After some calculations, we discovered that we should be doing a 15-mile average day. This is not too physically challenging, but it will be difficult. We will do it.

I’m enjoying the trail. I’m enjoying life. Everywhere is a view.