Day 8

Day 8: We hiked about 10 miles from Hogpen Gap to Chatahoochee Gap (mile 47.8) where we camped for the night. Earlier that day during lunch, we met a man named Kevin (3rd photo) who ended up camping next to us and generously let us use his stove that night and the next morning since ours was broken. .
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And while my knee was feeling stronger and stronger, Jacob had pulled something in his calf/Achilles tendon region, and, boy, was he limpin’! (We are competing for who hurts the worst at this point) .
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My boots also all ready needed to be replaced. (They were kind of old to begin with, I just thought they’d get me a little further) so we decided to make our way into town the next day for rest and new gear. .
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So, I am seeing more and more, you can have a plan out here, but don’t expect to stick to it. It’s much more fitting to see where each day leads, and how you will, once again, be provided for. .
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Shots 6-8 are pics of the trail that day.
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