The Tail of Trail Magic. We say so long to Pete.

I talked to Melissa a couple times today. They made a short day of it today and they are in Franklin, N.C. They hiked to Deep Gap 85.5 NoBo then got off the trail to go into town. Pete is coming off the trail and headed back home. We want to wish him farewell and thank him for being along with our adventurers for their first week on the trail. Dennis will be with them for another two weeks. We'll be introducing new guest stars as the journey continues. They are spending the night at a hotel, Pete, and his wife Margaret are in a B & B catching up. They will be getting a ride back to the trail in the morning and then it's Northbound they go again.

I learned about 'Trail Magic' this morning. Previous hikers and just really kind good natured people set up spots along the trail where they give hikers snacks and such to brighten their day and keep the energy up. They've been fortunate to discover Trail Magic every day so far.

Today was a day of fog, rain and 100% humidity. They never got a chance to dry out at all. A night in a hotel drying out gear is just the thing they needed.

Melissa still has her 'Bubble'. Those of you who know her well, know she calls her ability to ignore bad things and only experience good things her' Bubble'. The whole group has been fortunate enough to be in the bubble with her all along the way. Other than today, they have missed rain while hiking on the trail, and they've hit trail magic every day just when they needed it.

I'm going to update the slide show in the previous post to include all the pictures she has posted so far. They will not be completely in order but I'll correct that as time goes on.

I've got a cute Jordan story to share with you tomorrow.