For the past day I have been treated royally at the home of trail angels, Papa Smurf and Mt. Mama. They and their son have driven me to the store for resupplies, fed me dinner and breakfast, provided me a shower for my body and washer for my clothes, and a bed (bunk) to sleep in. There are six hikers in all staying here. Although I did not take advantage of it, they also provided foot baths and foot massages. To these sweet people I owe great thanks.
UPDATE: thank you Coppertone for the creme soda float today. It was scorching hot and to have you there on the roadside giving out floats to passing thru-hikers was wonderful and boosted my spirits.
Wonderful. And the funny thing is I did not recognize you on the left at all.
Thanks Justin–I didn’t recognize your Dad either. It was lovely to talk to you last night Brian. My thanks as well to Papa Smurf and Mt. Mama for their generosity. The world is filled with wonderful caring people.
Brian, you looked refreshed and rarin’ to go again!
I fully expect a braided beard at some point.
I’m sure you enjoyed your evening especially being clean again and resupplied! Motivation to keep moving! I’m loving your posts and pictures!