Day 163, Sunday-9/13/09
Bird, 0 miles hiked, 2161.1 miles from Springer
Ironically the same place that was offering free tenting for the festival was the same place we had booked a cabin for when my parents came. So after a great breakfast at Ruthies we packed up our tent and moved into a cozy yellow cabin.
I took a much needed shower and my parents arrived shortly after. It was so wonderful to see them. We got caught up with all the news and then walked downtown for dinner at the Appalachian Trail Cafe. I topped dinner off with ice cream and then went back to the cabin for one of my father’s excellent brown ales.
The weather wasn’t so nice today….. we’re hoping for better weather for our summit day.
#9 Limbo, 2161.4 miles
THANK YOU
Although the big climb isn’t until tomorrow, this will be my last entry. There’s really nothing more to say at this point….. except THANK YOU. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us as we walked. Thanks to all who sent us packages and mail. A big thanks to our families, especially our parents for all their encouragement and support. Thanks to Nodoze for posting our journals. Thanks to all those strangers who picked up dirty hikers and a wet dog for a ride into or out of town….. it’s really great that we can all rely on trust and honesty even with a complete stranger. Thanks for all the Trail Magic; we owe a lot to future thru-hikers. And thanks, of course, to the Divine Creator for seeing us through this journey, keeping us healthy, safe, and together.
It’s been one long and amazing adventure….. I look forward to telling the real stories when we’re face to face. I love you all,
#9 LIMBO ——— 2009 A.T. THRU-HIKER
September 28, 2009 at 12:19 am
You guys rock! It seems like you just started a few weeks ago to us. I’m sure you both feel like you’ve been hiking for years. We can’t wait to catch up with you back in Asheville/Blk. Mtn. Have a fantastic end to your journey/beginning of your next.
September 28, 2009 at 10:22 am
Congratulations! This hike is crazy hard to finish and you did it!!! Way to go. By the way, I’m going to miss the journal entries. It was by far the most interesting reading I did all summer.
September 29, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Congrats!! What an incredible journey. You must be so proud! It has been intriguing to read your journal. Thank you for sharing your adventure! Most of us only wish we had the guts to do something like this! Best Wishes, Stacey