Day 68 - Pinefield Gap to South River

Tough getting up. It had rained a lot (thunder and lightning) during the night and was still very foggy. But we were coming back to the lodge, so no matter!

Stray Cat, Murph, Longshanks, and Blur

Got our large coffees and hopped into the van. Phil and Duchie walked .1 mile to the first shelter. Murph was happy. The fog burned off and the sun came out, but it was incredibly muggy. Glad I had taken everything out of my pack except food, water, and some clothes. Yep, I’m a slackpacker now.

Individual miles were going fast, but collective miles were slow to add up. Hiked from 10 to 3:30, with a lunch break, and did 14 or 15 miles. I was hoofin’ it to keep up with Dave. Don’t like the heat, but knew there was a shower at the end of the day. Back to the lodge for dinner. Oh, stopped at the camp store to resupply.

We had our “last supper” well thought out. I got a salad, onion rings, chicken quesadilla, and brownie sundae. Yum! Can you say spoiled? We’re going to have breakfast tomorrow, since it’s the Murphys' last day. It’s raining again – glad I’m inside. Going to be hard to get on the trail, in full, tomorrow.