4-25-17

I received this late yesterday from Renee, Davids wife. 

I am sending this update to Ronald so he can keep our Facebook fans updated.  If you see anything wrong with this info or have any info you would like to add please respond  to all.

                                                                         

April 9   David and Adam started their Appalachian Trail Walk in the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.  The Appalachian Trail runs parallel to Skyline Drive in the area of Elkton VA.  We stayed in Harrisonburg Va the night before taking them up to the trail.

April 16  By the end of the first week they had made it to Front Royal VA. 

April 23  By the end of the second week they had taken a short restock and relaxation break in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and continued on to Waynesboro, PA.   They have walked approximately 155 miles their first two weeks.

This second part is from Adam, David's nephew, his partner on this trek and the navigator.

Hi Ron. A little update.  The first week,4-9 to 4-16 we hiked 63.4 miles.  We stayed at Mountain Home b&b on 4/15 and picked up our first mail drop.   The second week we hiked 85.2 miles.  From 4-17 to 4-23.  We took a zero day at Harper's Ferry at David's friend's house on 4-20.  We just relaxed and went to the post office for our second maildrop.  

I spoke with David and Adam late yesterday and they are doing well.  David told me he was getting stronger as the hike went on.  They are cheerful and enjoying their trek.  They have met many people and look forward to each day.

Please continue to pray for them, their health, the weather, and their safety.  

 Ron Ritchie