| April 10, 2005 Wayah Gap |
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Today is Sunday which means no
postal service. The lady 'Rita Callahan' at Franklin Motel
agreed to mail my bounce box Monday morning to Nantahala Outdoor
Center; otherwise I would have had to slack pack again today.
I don't want to take a zero day until Fontana Dam. I will
definitely miss Jay's expertise along the tail. He can
identify most wild flowers and birds encountered along the way.
I'm waiting on the shuttle to pick me up at 9:00a.m. for a 10 mile
ride to Winding Stairs Gap. |
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 Yesterday evening was
Simon's first experience riding a bus where all he had to was walk
up the steps to get in; then, I could read his mind, "Where's my
soft seat to lie on? Don't these people know my bones are tire
too? Oh, well, we'll be back in Franklin before long and I can
scratch my back on the carpeted floor and sleep till noon |
Simon enjoys hiking the
trail especially when Chester, a red Irish Setter from VT is close
by. Most all hikers he meets now know him and pat him on the
head san say, "Hello Simon". |
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| The weather is expected to
be beautiful the next few days. I hope so! Caring a set
damp pack over Wayah Bald at 5,342' wouldn't be an easy task.
I've certainly met some very interesting people from several states
including 2 from Alaska and a couple from England. |
| Shuttle didn't stop for me
at Franklin Motel. I had to find another ride. Rita
called a friend "Kay Coriella" for a ride to Wayah Gap. She
turned to be next years president of the Nantahala AT Club. I
enjoyed meeting her. She gave me a $10 dollar donation for
NIN. Kay told me I should have gone to Franklin Library, where
they probably would have interviewed me for the local paper. - Sorry
Ann Marie, I missed the boat! |
Wayah Bald 5,324" was a
bear to climb straight up! There wasn't any switch backs until
the top 3 or 4 hundred feet.
 The stone tower built by CCC
people was the high light of the day, with 360degree views.
Simon
climbed the open stairs all the way to the top with me.
I wasn't sure if I could get him
down. No problem. He came down like a pro!
I didn't stay on the to very long because the air was cold.
Stayed at Cold Springs Shelter with Hot and
Sweaty, Ski Bum and Doc Albert. |
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Swing'n Jane and
Simon |
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