Friday, June 13, 2014

Danae, Eric, I

After enjoying tacos, mocha punch, chocolate cake, doughnuts, and time with friends and family, we had to go back on the trail. Eric decided that he wanted to join us for 3 days. In these three days we went from Front Royal VA to Harpers Ferry WV. It was fairly easy for Danae and I. 11 miles Tuesday, 18 Wendesday, and 12 Thirsday. For Eric , I can't imagine going 18 miles my second day. We didn't do 18 miles until our second week. It was also hot, humid, and rainy. Despite the poor weather we had a good time. We were all celebrating the last mile. We all went to the AT headquarters where Danae and I got our official photos. We also bought some AT souvenirs. To continue the celebration we went  to Cicis pizza and refilled on some much needed calories. 

We are celebrating Eric's manliness for doing an 18 mile day and Danae and I hiking a total of 1,013.3 miles in 2 months. And we decided that this is all we are going to hike this year. I'm glad we hiked the AT this far, but I'm also glad that it is over. Instead of hiking for 2 more months, we are going to visit family and friends while traveling up to the New England states. After leaving Harpers Ferry, we drove to Danae's grandparents house in Hagerstown. We will visit with them for a few days and go out to the trail and do some trail magic. We will continue the blog with our experience as trail angels. Today we went to walmart and bought doughnuts, hotdogs, hamburgers, ingredients for cookies and brownies, and fruit. Tomorrow we plan on hiking for a few miles while handing out cookies, brownies, and fruit. Monday we will grill burgers and hotdogs. Hopefully we will have some good stories to share along with pictures. 

Thank you everyone for the support. This has been a great experience for Danae and I. We've learned to appreciate the little things in life a lot more. Such as a bed, showers, hot food, etc. We will continue blogging about our trip this summer and our new jobs as trail angels for the next 2 months. 

Tired! Finally done with the longest state in the AT, Virginia. 



Last time hitching before going to Eric's party. 



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2 comments:

  1. HappyKJune 13, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    That's a lot of miles to go in just a couple of months. I don't know how you lasted as long as you did. Thanks for sharing your journey.
    God bless you.

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  2. o2bhikingJune 14, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Congratulations on getting to Harpers Ferry. that is an accomplishment in itself, and in just two months! I hope you get to hike a bit in Maine while you are in New England. And thanks for being trail angels. Hope to see you on the trails sometime.

    Cool box turtle!

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