Day 144 - Loot! (22/11/2016)

Lev from the 12 Tribes Drove us back to Hot Springs to get back on trail. We picked up coffees at Starbucks on the way where I introduced him to the double espresso. He is a fan. Gladheart also left us with dozens of maté tea bags, and a pound or so of maté energy bars. Once again, their generosity and hospitality was second to none.

Before hitting the trail, I had two packages to pick up at the post office, and we had to arrange permits for the Smoky Mountains. As always, friends have been far too generous and I have a bag packed to capacity with ANZAC treats. Katie & the Canadians (+ honorary Canadian, Lancelot) will be eating well for the next few days.

We've settled on Dec 3 as our end date. That gives us one day to do Thanksgiving in Hot Springs if we can find a way back and forth, and one more day of flexibility (all assuming the fires continue, which seems all but certain). 

So onwards until then! 

Start: Hot Springs / Asheville 

End: Walnut Mountain Shelter 

Distance: 13.1 miles