The last two days have been absolutely beautiful - sunshine and barely a cloud in the sky. We've had some amazing views, particularly from Rocky Top and Clingman's Dome (which is the highest point on the AT at 6,643 ft). Saw my first hoard of tourists today at a parking lot that the trail crosses - met a family from Worcestershire who asked lots of questions about the trail and then pointed out that I was 'taking my time' aiming for a September finish - I wasn't impressed.
Just for the record (and to act as an aide memoire) my menu for today was:
- Breakfast: 2 x poptarts and 1 x packet of instant oatmeal (uncooked);
- Lunch: 2 x wholemeal tortilla wraps + 1 sachet of tuna;
- Dinner: 2 x packets of beef ramen noodles with 4oz of pepperami style 'beef sticks';
- Snacks: 1 x pecan granola bar, 1 x almond granola bar, 1 x Snickers.
Seemed to be plenty and I'm feeling pretty full before bed. There's meant to be some serious weather coming in over the next two days so it looks like a case of getting the hammer down to make it to Hot Springs sooner than planned.
Good to see some photos. Sorry we missed your call tonight we were out walking our local trail!
ReplyDeleteJames and Michelle have had a little girl last weekend. Newcastle drew 1 all against Stoke today.
Watching the golf from Augusta at the moment they had lots of rain last night and tornado warnings.
Lots of love Ma and Pa x x x
Hi Rich! I'm worried: is one pecan granola bar enough to keep you regular?
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Jack x
Jack,
ReplyDeleteDon't worry - the tortilla wraps are wholemeal - I'm like clockwork...
Rich