Today my friend, Cathy, and I hiked Bartram's Trail from the Nantahala River Gorge up toward the Appalachian Trail and Cheoh Bald. It was a perfect spring day with cool breezes and warm sunshine. There are several beautiful waterfalls up the trail. Yes! This is why I love living here, sore knees and all.
Our total hike was probably only about 5.5-6 miles, but a lot of the terrain is steep and rugged. It took us about 6.5 hours, but that includes lunch and stopping to rest and admire the views.
This was partly penance for the extra peach and berry shortcake with real whipped cream I ate last night.
Tonight I feel tired, sore and happy. No problem sleeping I'll bet!
It's good to remind myself of all the positive reasons we're glad we're here, in spite of roof leaks and high electric bills. Sometimes you just need a break from the building.
Our total hike was probably only about 5.5-6 miles, but a lot of the terrain is steep and rugged. It took us about 6.5 hours, but that includes lunch and stopping to rest and admire the views.
This was partly penance for the extra peach and berry shortcake with real whipped cream I ate last night.
Tonight I feel tired, sore and happy. No problem sleeping I'll bet!
It's good to remind myself of all the positive reasons we're glad we're here, in spite of roof leaks and high electric bills. Sometimes you just need a break from the building.
3 comments:
I think it was more like 8-10 miles round trip. We were ~.5 to .7 miles from Cheoah Bald.
My legs are so sore today...
I've been surprisingly mobile, with just a few twinges here and there. I expected to not be able to move.
Sounds like a great day! I read Bartram's book, and it was so interesting to read about NC and FL in 1775. I hope to hike the trail myself one day soon to get an idea of what he saw.
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