Rocky Bald

We were proud of ourselves for taking this steep but short side trail, and wel rewarded. This would be a great spot for a sacred meeting - there are camping spots nearby.

Have You Ever Hitchhiked

Watch "How to Hitchhike" on YouTube
Thusfar, only hitchhiked 3 times in my life - all with Buck.  The second time - I believe the woman thought she was only picking up Buck.  Good taste.  Still, she was a good sport and took us both.

Second Lily View - With a Guest

Thanks to the local library I found that this is either a Carolina Lily or Cap Turks Lily. Stunning every time I see one.

Gourmet Trail Chef

While the rest of us thru hikers are eating granola bars and peanut butter or poptarts for breakfast, this guy is cooking things like huevo rancheros. With real eggs that he carries at the top of his pack! Talk about dedication! And he's an easy going storyteller to boot!

Road Not Taken

We were hunting for a spot for second breakfast. We came to this access path to Siler Bald and it looked like it would be a great view, right?
Couldn't tell you. It was very wet, we were feeling the lack of dinner from the night before (rain threatened, no cooking that night), so we searched on.

Where Are We?

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Interactive Map
Per a couple requests, here's a link to an interactive AT map. Warning: our blog postings are not always timely or in order.
Moms - we'll keep giving you periodic real time updates.

Boy Scouts Or Howler Monkeys?

Watch "On Standing Indian" on YouTube
We took this video on Standing Indian Mtn, while we let the sun dry us out a bit.