Done... DONE... THE END!!

Great day! Slow hitch into Helen but got to talk to a group of 6th graders about the trail. Got my food and a bottle of champange for the end. Only days left!

Georgia, sweet Georgia! Last state and only 56.5 miles left. Top of Tray mnt at the moment. Into Helen to see if my mail drop made it then next stop the end!

Getting Closer....

Well taking an unplanned break in Franklin, NC waiting for my mail drop to show up. Thought the other night was cold but last night completely took the cake. 19 F when I woke up this morning. Frost on the beard while breaking down camp and getting into town. I'm realllllly looking forward to some warm weather in FL. Hopefully back on the trail again this afternoon so I don't blow my planned pace for the next few days. Friday after Thanksgiving is still the finish date it's just a question of 16 vs 21 mile days. On the plus side the weather is getting warmer and the elevation should be dropping so warmer nights!! Hope everyone is loving life.

Made it into Franklin, NC and waiting for the outfitter to open. Last mail drop of the trip. GA on Sunday and then the home stretch! Flip-flops and shorts soon!

Cold, cold night! Frost on my sleeping bag and a frozen water bottle this morning. Good thing I'm heading south. Through Franklin, NC Fri. and into GA on Sun.

Last Zero!!!

Well back in TN thanks to Marc and Marion Postelwaite. They drove 2 1/2 down to Fontana Dam to get me out of the rain and cold for some needed rest. I made it through the Smokies with a great weather window so while there was still plenty of snow on the ground the days were clear and crisp. Back to the trial tomorrow and then 9 more days till home!!! I'm ready to be done with this wander but at the same time I don't want it to end. Not time for reflection yet when I still have 150 miles left to go. Weird how that seems like such a short way compared to what I was feeling when I started. Finally got a new card reader so here are some photos from the last few weeks. I'll have a complete set of the second half up when I get done. Still loving the trail and living my dream. Much love to y'all!

 Fall colors from Fontana Dam

 AT luge!

 Boy Wonder and I at Uncle Johnny's

 Past the 2000 mile mark

 Living high

Sunrise in the Smokies