We are Northbounders, and walking North in and out of Tennessee and North Carolina, towards Virginia.
Thanksgiving is already becoming a distant memory, and we are experiencing signs of Winter. Well, when i say signs, i mean we woke up in a shelter one morning and there was snow everywhere, its Winter. Not very deep snow, but when we walked to about 5500 and above 6000 feet, the trail was icy, and very interesting to walk (slide around) on. But i think we have seen the last of our 6000 feet climbs, and as we walk towards Virginia we will be at lower elevation, and slightly warmer hopefully!
Some new wildlife to report. We saw Whitetail Deer (possibly female Elk) on the trail a few times. Got very close and Nic got some good pictures (Nic is the holder of the camera on trail). We saw flying squirrel in a shelter (not flying), very cute, but pretty sure he was only there to try and get our food, which he didn't get, thankfully.
We met a nice group of Hikers going South when we got back on trail, who invited us to stay with them in Johnson City if we needed somewhere to warm up for a while. The U.S. is experiencing a particularly cold snap, so we are in Johnson City today, and are looking forward to 'First Friday' downtown tonight. There will be a Christmas parade followed by the turning on of the Christmas lights, art openings and live music. Sounds like our timing is perfect.
Hopefully the next time you hear from us we will be on our way to, or already in Virginia, and all the snow will have melted!
G
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Hi Both. sou seem to be co0vering a few miles again. hope it is a bit warmer when you read this. we are going to edinburgh on monday for a few days. Richards hand is getting a bit better now but is not yet back at work/ have a grrreat christmas we will be thinking about you all the time. we will give you your pressy when you get home, look after each other. lots of love grandma & grandadxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh snow! how lovely:-D Sending you both warm hugs x
ReplyDeleteKeep Warm and eat plenty of stogy food!!! Sending a parcel to Dallastown. Love to you both Mum and Dad XXXXX
ReplyDeleteG man and Nicski....all sounds exciting, and cold! Don't get stuck in snowdrifts, or at least make a snow angel at 5000 feet. Bet it's good to get moving again. Loving seeing all the tales as they arrive through cyber space. Sure it's time for a chocolate parcel again...u have a parcel address? Keep on keepin on, love to you both xx
ReplyDeletePS. New Orleans! I am jealous! Take lots of photos and listen to some good jazz for me xxxx