Mtn Laurel/ Stronghold

First sight of Mountain Laurel blooming. .
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I will carry on with updates very soon but have been holding off in light of the recent and overwhelmingly sad news out here on the trail. I’m sending out my deepest condolences to all of the hikers affected by the attacks in Virginia this weekend. It is my personal nightmare come true, and I can’t imagine what anyone involved must be going through right now. .
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I still believe the AT is a safe place, as do most people out here, but that doesn’t mean I’m not shaken. I’m going to keep going, but please say a prayer or two for me, and everyone else out here. I have been going, and will continue going, in spite of all my fears. #at2019