June 21 Mile 811

The gas station store across the street had krispy kreme  donuts! Ate a chocolate covered creme filled one. Lots of calories I'm sure. But on the trail, no guilt! Bought a Subway sandwich to carry for lunch. It is  so great to have fresh food.
After getting a ride back to the trailhead, a hard  beginning to the day. Straight up 2000 feet.
Very sleepy today- due to town?
After mtn, hiked over several high meadows left over from old farms . We are seeing lots of old farm roads, orchards, stone walls, and other remnants of those who used to live here. It would be a beautiful place to have a home.
Hiked thru a forest of ferns, then, as usual for VA , hikef the high ridges. It was a very warm day , but bearable. It was probably 90+ down below.
Water difficult to find, filled up in the morning at the motel, but ran out by late afternoon. Got to a creek finally late in the day and got enough to get to our camping area near a shelter.   The water at the shelter was very tasty and clear and cold. Best water I think we have had.
Had great dinner, as we try to do the first night out after a town resupply: fresh meat, green salad, pie,
And wine.
Toes much better, talked to my Sweety about my numb toes last night and she wisely said, check the imternet. Googled
Numb toes- said maybe my shoe laces at the toe too tight. Loosened them today and my toes felt better.
We'll see. Was told by another thru hiker that today is National Nude Hiker Day. Didn't see any, but it was certainly warm enough.
Bugs bugs bugs-"gnatsies" and little bees that sting when you swat them- told that bugs drive many people off the trail -
Wearing long pants again, due to bug bites. Slept like a log after this long day.


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