So it's day four on the trail! We've made it to Neels Gap and Mountain Crossings and feeling pretty good. The free hot coffee and fresh off the grill burgers help a lot. Already we are finding ourselves blessed with some "trail magic." Laura's had some blister issues, but the staff here at Mountain Crossings have been really helpful. She's got some new boots and is feeling ready to go. We've hiked about 40 miles so far and will probably knock out a few more before the day is done. Last night we stayed on top of blood mountain and experienced an unbelievable storm. Wow!! We've met some great folks along the way. It's still slowly sinking in that we are actually out here. All in all, we a little smelly, a little sore, and life is good . . .
Laura & Bryant,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you made it to Neels Gap and now heading north. We enjoyed your stay in Ellijay and look forward to keeping up with you through the blog.
Take care,
Jim and Elaine
Congratulations for making it 4 days on the trail!!! Hope the new boots help keep the blisters away. Lots of love, prayers and hugs, Susan
ReplyDeleteGreat to see some pictures!! It has begun!! Laura thank you for giving me that book, I have been enjoying it... it helps to really get a sense of where you are. Perhaps some duck tape for those blisters?? :) Much much love to you both. I think of you often and pray for you daily. Miss you already but am excited with you as you travel down the trail!!
ReplyDeletelove it, love it, love it!!! so great to see pictures already...we are so blessed to be a part of this in our own little way...we love you two so much and cant wait to see and hear more about life on the trail!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, great job guys sounds like you've enjoyed it so far. We miss you guys and can't wait for more updates. I've been trying my best to walk as much as possible lately just to use some of the motivation from y'all to push myself in the simple things! Love you both!
ReplyDeleteLaura and Bryant,
ReplyDeleteI loved traveling with you to Elijay. Congratulations on getting down Blood Mtn. in 4 days. I hope that your blisters are healing.
Wish you could see the 22 pics Elaine took of the take off. She documented it for you.
Hopefully, the weather will get better.
I'm praying for you daily.
Love,
Mom
Blood Mountain sounds a bit gruesome. What is the story behind the name?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos. I am enjoying your words and a few snapshots of the view around you.
Love you two even when you are smelly!
the pics are great. i am so excited to get to follow you both in this great life experience. you are so inspiring! keep the posts and pics coming :)
ReplyDeleteHad a great time with you guys even if it was a bit less than planned. Good luck to you. I enjoyed the steak dinner on rocky mtn :P
ReplyDeleteStay warm and take care of each other- we really miss you and so happy that you on AT and loving it! kisses and hugs and see you soon?
ReplyDeleteDear Bakers! You are on my mind daily- AM and PM ! On 3/22 I was in KZ and it was so cold and snowing hard there...I thought of you guys and wished for the great weather for the entire 2175 miles of your journey. You both are such amazing people...love you looooots!
ReplyDeletePlease be careful, take care of each other and enjoy this incrediible experience. Bestest of luck ... Can't wait to see more posts and you soon...love
I forgot to say that we I you a lot... I need Bakers in my life so thank you for the blog which I read and re-read 3 million times...
ReplyDeleteMessage from Jay: let them know i live 10 minutes off the trail in carlisle pa and would love to see them on their way through to offer a home cooked meal and place to stay!
ReplyDeleteSo you have a place in PA....
Hey you guys. Glad to know you are doing well. Hope the weather is holding up for you and know you're being thought of daily. Its still snowing in Utah...and we're headed down the river.
ReplyDeleteWas thinking Ashlee, Koi and I might be able to make it over there in early June sometime. Drop me a line and lets see what we can figure out.
Love you guys,
Casey
Hey guys! We're sooooo excited your journey has finally begun!! Love the pics and messages and travelling along with you! We'll be in touch and look forward to each and every entry. Thinking of you always and keeping you in our prayers! Love the new hairdo Laura :) Green with envy....love you bunches!
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been fantastic here in NY and NJ.. went hiking... a loooooot.. 3 days in a row... without backpacks . were thinking of you and pretending we were hiking together...hehehe ... can't wait to hear from you...love you both
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