Day 6
Today I hiked from
marker 1357.7 which was where the The River
suspension bridge is
located, to very near 1372.9. Chose to stealth camp at an overlook near
the Greasy Spring Rd. A dad and son had a fire built and welcomed me to
pitch.
The climb up Priest Mtn took about 3
1/2 hrs. Gained around 3,000 ft. I stopped to talk a lot with folks
north bound. Ate at the Priest Shelter and stayed longer than I planned
visiting with a couple from the UK and a thru hiker from MI named Eight
Track. Enjoyed taking my time and talking to folks.
Will have a 10 mile hike to US 60 in the a.m. and hope I have a
signal so I can call Brandi and arrange to meet with her by the road.
Supposed to rain so may get a later start. Even today I did not set off
until 8:30. Need to do better in that regard.
The other day someone dropped a red bandana in the path and I have
enjoyed wearing it around my neck. I dip it in water. I found it when in
need if water. Just afterwards came upon a weak spring and used it to
partially fill my Sawyer squeeze bag. One wets the bandana and let's the
water drip into the bag. It was a timely find.
On the same day met a couple from S Africa. The husband was raised near
Edenvale where BIMS is located. Renee and I had to stay there for a
month twice after she had a surgery at a Jo'berg hospital. Small world.
So the hikes over the last few days have not been all that easy but the views have been outstanding.
Uncle
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