2014/5/14 Mile 749
My phone got me up nice and early so I could have my gear packed by 600 when the breakfast buffet opened. Not sure the roommates appreciated my early start. Sorry guys.
At breakfast Lunch and Captain broke the news to me that they planned to zero so it looks like I'm flying solo again. They had some other engagements in the near future so I couldn't really stick around anyway even if my schedule had a spare zero.
Morning hiking was nice and cool. Made good time to lunch at Wilson Creek Shelter where I met Möbius and Mission. They were headed to the same place I was for the day.
Afternoon took us back and forth over the Blue Ridge Parkway and past some of its scenic views. Had a car pull over to ask about my hiking so that was a fun chat.
Snacked at Bobblets Gap Shelter (weird name) and got my water for the rest of the day because the next shelter had no source. Met Cool Hand, his wife, and a guy hiking with them. We talked about how the weather was going to be pretty bad tomorrow (2-3 inches of rain) and how we might avoid getting totally drenched.
Pushed on to Cove Mountain with a few nice views along the way. This area has been extremely scenic. Met Eastwood at the shelter and had dinner with him before setting up in the shelter. Supposed to be cooler tonight so I hope the bugs wont be too much of an issue.
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