A beautiful day to hike

Today was our best and longest day. We would have hit 20 miles this afternoon but we ran into German Tourist and spent a long lunch break discussing adventure past, present, and hypothetical. It was really nice to meet her!

We went 17 miles today through canyons and by waterfalls. The weather is glorious - cool but not cold, breezy but not windy, sunny but not hot. Ideal.

We are camped under some giant loblollies. Coyotes were going crazy a few minutes ago and the owls are singing too. Best day I could wish for.

tomorrow: resupply in Heflin! in & out.