So yesterday was the 21st day on the trail and I took what hikers call a "zero day." This is just a day where you don't hike any miles. I stayed in Myra's Cottage right outside of Hot Springs with my family and girlfriend. It was great to get to see them and spend some time with them while I rested for the day. We only briefly went to town to grab some lunch and a few things for my hike. Other than that we spent the day enjoying the tranquility of Myra's Cottage.
Today was a hard day for me at the beginning. I woke up this morning and had to go through all my gear and try to send surf back home that I didn't need. I felt like I didn't have enough time to do this, but it was due to my procrastination. We were able to all eat breakfast as a family before we left to go into town.
In town I was able to get the last of the things I needed for resupply. Which was just a knee brace, fuel for my stove, and a new water bottle. Next we met Max's family at the diner for lunch. This was pretty nice to have our families together right before we left back for the trail. Mama Nash even made a cake for my birthday, which was incredible!
The hardest part of the day is what came next. It was saying goodbye to everyone. I felt like I didn't have enough time with them but I knew I had to get back on the trail so I wouldn't go back home. It was tough but knowing my mission wasn't complete made me push on.
We then hiked 9 miles to Rich Mountain Camp where we set up for the evening. The hike was awesome and we passed a place called lovers leap where you could look out and see the whole town of Hot Springs. We made great timing to camp. I think it had to do with the new trail runners we picked up back in town. My feet deal a whole lot better now that they aren't crammed in my boots.
We were able to camp with grasshopper, cricket, fadora the explorer, gourmet, and hop-a-long. They are cool, I had met a few of them before so I was able to talk to them more. One of them had carried a guitar from town that some of them were playing and singing. It made me want to learn to play.
Now it's time for bed though, gonna try to get up early tomorrow. Thanks again for all the love and support back home!
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Location:Rich Mountain Camp
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