From now on, Colton will be referred to as
Aquaman (the first night we had a discussion about professions..colton scuba dives so why not named him aquaman.) and I will be referred to as
Tricks. (I broke out my hula hoop one night and showed everyone what I can do :) )Things have been going so great! We have met so many amazing people on our journey so far! We have been hiking with a pretty large group, though some of them have broken away from us already. Piper was our first hiker, Megan and Awesome Possum, Snackasaurus Rex, Sassafrass, Sex Panther, Jiffy Pop, That Guy, Hot Wheels, Honey Bunny, Duckie, Why Not, Froggie Pete, Crooked Sticks, and High Gear. I'm sure I have missed a few! Colton already had to buy a new pair of shoes, his first pair blew out on him going up Rocky Mountain the other day! Tater, a former thru hiker gave us a ride into town. Luckily when we got into Hiawassee, a former thru hiker named Tick Tock gave us a ride to a wal mart so he could get a new pair! Colton has only had a little knee pain and a tiny blister, so far I'm doing amazing...just a tad sore. When we leave today, we should be crossing into North Carolina, so we get to cross one state off of our list! :) We have had a lot of trail magic so far, I hope we arent getting spoiled! On our climb down into Unicoi Gap, Solo, a former thru hiker, was waiting in the parking lot with beers, drinks, and snacks! Before we climbed Tray Mountain, the B Team was waiting at the road crossing with pancakes, sausage, fruit, and coffee! :) People out here are so nice. We have not seen any bears or deer yet, just a bird and a squirrel. Had a lot of amazing views with so many more to come! No rain yet, but i here that might end today..had to happen sometime! Well, until next time! :) We love and miss you all! If you want to send us a package, Send to:
Colton and Ashley Akers
C/O Bluff Mountain Outfitters
PO Box 114
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Hold For AT Hiker
ETA April 31-May 2
Mail out at least a week before our ETA. We like candy, snacks, and easy dinners. Anything that won't crush too bad in our packs! Ask our parents if you don't know what to send :)
Left to Right: Sassafrass, Snackasaurus Rex, Honey Bunny, Duckie, Tricks, Aquaman, Hot Wheels
Top of Blood Mountain
View from Rocky Mountain
Gooch Mountain Shelter
Coltons repaired shoe
Colton and Ashley,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to here from the two of you last night and glad your having a wonderful time.
The pictures are wonderful! Be safe and looking forward to the next call.
Love Mom & Dad
Sounds like you went to the Walmart in Murphy. That is our Walmart. Hiawassee is where we like to go swimming across from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. On your way to Walmart you would have only been about 5 miles from our house. Glad you our making good time and good friends. Keep the taking those pictures. Love You, Uncle Scott.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures,we are really jealous of you and Colton.We're glad you have hooked up with so many other nice hikers. We hope the weather keeps treating you good.Can't wait to hear from you at the next stop.Walk faster.Love you guys..mom and dad
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