Hot Springs, North Carolina

After a journey through some beautiful areas of the trail (see photos below) Dad is now in Hot Springs, NC and says its a "beautiful little town."  He emailed some photos from his phone today and its the first we have heard from him in a while because of ATT service.

 His supper tonight was in town with about 100 other hikers, (wow)!!  Surprisingly, I didnt get a food picture! I do hope he can make it to the "hot springs" area of town.

I am so glad he is doing well! 

* Max Patch- he said was absolutely stunning and the pictures don't do it justice (him in the clearing below) 

* Meeting people from all over the the world, including Israel.

* In took about two days for the news of Boston to hit the trail.  Needless to say, they are always in our thoughts and prayers.  Seems to be much more peaceful on the Appalachian Trail...

Bridge over the trail

 

Look at those dates....

His "home away from home"

Clearing at Max Patch

Another view

Old barrel - he says from "olden" days

The Appalachian Trail

This keeps the bears away.....

"landscaping" on the trail

Trail cut through a tree