Update for Tuesday June 27

   I started the day at the Cornelius Creek Shelter, marker 1424.8 and ended up at the Bobblets Gap Shelter marker 1443.2.  Pulled into it at 8:00.

   I did the first 9 miles quickly so I could meet Doug Lee at 1433.5, Cross Jennings Creek. He brought me resupply for 4 days. It was great to see my old friend and catch up. He is now the pastor of a church located 20 mi E of Lynchburg. The attached selfie was made by him.

 

   Talked to another old friend, Jim Richardson later in the day, and he will meet me near Daleville on Thurs.

    Stayed inside the shelter last night as there was no good place to.pitch a tent. It was packed with North Bound hikers so a bit tough to get comfortable. On the way out of the shelter this a.m. I saw bears 6&7. A cub with its mother. 

    The trail in this area follows the Blue Ridge Pkwy and affords great views of the Peaks of Otter area.

    Thanks for your prayers. Keep praying for our refugee brethren to continue to stay gospel focused and to be strong witnesses. 

Uncle