An enclosed stone shelter on a knob. This is atypical, generally the shelters are wooden and open on one side.
The sign reads: 'u r beautiful', with a mirror underneath. Of course, we r not beautiful: we are scruffy, dirty, worn and weatherbeaten. 500 miles on the trail takes a toll on the body.
Modeling the packa, our raingear. It covers both the hiker and the backpack in one garment. It has the advantage of not getting rain down your back, but you can't take off the backpack without taking off the whole thing. I don't like it.
All the rain has made the trails wet muddy and messy. The streams are getting harder to cross.
A brief break of sun for an overview of the valley. Half an hour later it was raining again.
Heading in to Pearisburg
Salamander, type unknown
4 comments:
Good ones. Like the red newt, the 2 kinds of azaleas, and the view as you head into P-burg.
Great shot of that flame azalea! Bet you are happy to find these along the trail. Neat shot of the salamander too.
I love your photos! The flowers. the land, the occasional views, the lodging---you're giving us a good idea of what the whole experience is like. And who is that grubby guy you're hiking with? hahaha.
We've been thinking of you guys this week with this never-ending rain and flooding. You did mention that the streams are getting harder to cross!
Great photos! You have hiked 1/4 of the AT so far. We are wondering if you are planning your next trip!! Keep smiling.
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