Glasgow, VA

The Gulliotine

Early morning fog

McAfee Knob, VA

Heading into Daleville, VA

Hello from hot and sunny Glasgow. Well we ended up taking 2 days off from hiking in Daleville/Troutville (felt really good) and are now at our next re-supply point. Basically we've been eating all day and washing ourselves and clothes. We're getting really easy to please I must stay put some running water and anything edible in front of us and we're happy! The weather has been superb the past 4-5 days and hopefully it will continue. We continue to meet great friends along our hike who provide great company, humor and can laugh and moan about the same issues. We are ~775 miles into the trail and have had what I'm calling the "700 mile blues" from time to time. Each of us have had periodic days of longing to do another activity, but we keep keepin on and Maine keeps getting closer with each day. I've got to say I had the best trail magic the other day (no it didn't involve food or a ride or a cold drink). Those who know me know I'm a goal driven person so during our hiking days I have the tendency to keep an eye on my watch and move us along as to get to our destination before dark. At times this is a good thing, but also is a stress for me. Well... long story short one day when I just really wasn't wanting to hike we had taken and break and my watch broke! Now that I am unable to wear it I swear my life has improved...it couldn't have come at a more perfect time.

Oh also for those of you who may not know Ben's birthday will be coming up June 3rd so I will try to let you all know where we think we'll be so people interested can send something.

A note to our friend Patrick:

So sad that we havn't run into each other again. We tooke 2 zeros in Daleville and will be leaving Glasgow today. Definitely leave an e-mail or some way to get in touch so we can see you around the 4th at the beach house! Miss you.

Love to everyone!