Last night we tent camped again - this time at Gooch Gap. It rained most of the night but let up at daybreak so we were able to break camp without getting wet. It looked like it would rain all day but was just very foggy and cool.
We crossed several summits which may have had fantastic views if it had not been for the fog.
Our lunches so far have been tortillias, tuna and pickle relish.
We have seen lots of critters, mostly snails and salamanders. Here is a bright orange lizard (salamander?).
In addition to tent camping there are shelters set up every eight miles or so. Tonight we arrived at Wood's Hole shelter just minutes before a torrential downpour started. This one is a covered shelter with both a bunk & a picnic table. So far no one else has showed up so tonight we will sleep here instead of tents.
Tomorrow we will hike Blood Mountain which will the steepest summit yet. Our reward will be a hotel for a night in town where we will restock on food; do some much needed laundry; and some eat real food. And hopefully have a beer or two.
Thank you so much for the pictures and for keeping us posted. We are all excited for you and praying for your safety. Love you guys.
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