Here we go! Ada and I are embarking on our Appalachian Trail adventure tomorrow! We drove 9 hours today to end up at Unicoi Lodge at a Unicoi State Park. Got here early afternoon and just unwound for a few in the room. Beautiful area once you get through the twilight zone German/Swiss alpine village of downtown Helen. Unicoi is only 2 miles from city center but at home in the mountains and woods. Lots going on for Easter weekend but we’re keeping a low profile in favor of rest/pampering of hotel beds and food. Had a great pizza at the lodge restaurant and now relaxing in the room while Ada crams in some last minute tv. UP is on and she’s relating to Russel and his wilderness explorers inadequacies!

So we depart here tomorrow to Hiawassee to meet our shuttle driver Sally who will take us to Springer mountain. Looking forward to introducing Ada to Sally. Derek and I had the pleasure of meeting her on our trek last year and she’s good people who loves the area.

Our goal is to do 20 miles in 4 days (3 night). Springer to woody gap. There’s 3 shelters along the way as well as 3 designated tent areas. We have a plan but as most plans go on AT, it will most likely evolve and change as we go.

Adas pack is weighing in at 19 lbs total and mine a lightweight 49lbs! A lot of that is our food. So can’t wait to start eating!

Until tomorrow on the trail…..

Ada also wants to sign off with “Dilly Dilly!”

Good night all!