Crossing from TN into VA meant we wouldn't see another state line for over 500 miles. Just a few miles after the state line we reached the famous trail town of Damascus.
That Sunday some good friends of ours, (Sebastian, Leila, Sasha and Max) drove a few hours to spend the afternoon with us.
It was so great to see some familiar faces and hang out with friends. We talked about our first month on the trail and caught up with all the news from back in NC.
They even brought us all of our favorite co-op treats, fresh foods and Gregg's favorite, goat cheese.
Thanks so much to the Wolfrum family!
We left Damascus with full bellies and happy hearts looking forward to the Grayson Highlands. This State Park where wild ponies roam all over the mountainside was quite the sight. The landscape seemed much different then we had seen so far and we were able to see about a dozen ponies and a couple steers.
After the Highlands and a few days of hiking through luscious green pastures and wooded mountains we celebrated 500 miles with an early breakfast at a well known trail restaurant, The Barn.
The following 6 out of 7 days were rainy. On the 4th day we had to take a mental health day and we spent a day in our tent while the rain came down. We went into Pearisburg to resupply, dry out everything we own and of course, we could not pass up an all you can eat Chinese buffet.
We had heard some rumors about a huge hiker feed being put on for Mother's Day. So we stepped it up to make it on time and everything we had heard was true!
A group of ladies put this hiker feed on each year for the hikers, how awesome!
A few extra photos...
- The great Kiefer Oak. The largest Oak tree on the southern half of the AT.
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