2014/4/1 Mile 120.8
Woke up right before my alarm and started getting ready. We were able to get out of camp by 730.
Followed Stevie Wander for a bit but dropped off his pace. Morning hiking was good. I had taped my pinky toe in hopes that I could solve my problems from the day before. While it did help the pinky toe, the larger issue remains: my left shoe is too small.
Climbed a bald with no view and descended again before lunch. Hit some potential trail magic when a guy pulled over to see if I needed a ride. Not today unfortunately.
The climb up Wayah bald was a tough two miles especially with it being a warmer day. At the top an old stone tower gave us a nice view. In the distance you could see Clingman's Dome. Its 100 miles down the trail.
Painful downhill into camp where we tented at Wayah shelter. Serviced many blisters. The one on the middle of the ball of my left foot keeps growing and getting more painful. I hope I can make it to the NOC tomorrow in time to check out their shoe selection.
Met Yote, Taylor, and Jukebox as we cooked. They brought marshmallows... Big win. In bed by 8 hoping the feet make it tomorrow.
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