Date: 2013-04-16
From: Bull Gap

To: Blue Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 17.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Today was one of those days I think I experienced every aspect if hiking except for snow. Woke up and headed out at 6:10 from Bull Gap. Some great company last night and guitar playing (by Daniel) Started out dragging pretty bad, I only ate peanut butter for breakfast and snacked on mixed nuts during the hike. I cleared the way for everyone in regards to spider webs, 2nd day of being nice. Lol truly if you are the first one out and that early you will catch every spiderweb right in the face. The great thing also is that you'll see wildlife and how beautiful the mountains look with fog rolling through. This morning I was hiking along looking kinda at the ground and kinda in front of me when I caught something move. It was a beautiful deer. She looked up at me and then just hopped away. It was really magical with the fog. So I keep hiking and ran into True and Villy. As I was talking to them Paul hiked own. I told them I was planning on eating breakfast/snack/lunch at the next shelter ( Whitley Gap Shelter) they informed me it is 1.2 miles off the trail needless to say I didn't go there. LolA little ways away at Hogpen gap I got water and ate food. Mike showed up and he's aide was heading to Blue Mtn Shelter as well. Cool guy from CA. He hikes supper fast! Me, him, True, Paul, and Villy leap frogged most of the day. Made it to Low Gap shelter around 1:00 and meet Chip who is hurt and prob want continue. Mason also showed up and we hiked some after Low Gap. The hike from low gap until about 2 miles from Blue Mtn Shelter was pretty easy, the last 2 miles were challenging but fun. Mainly rocks and rocks and more rocks. After 15+ miles it was quit interesting. Lol Oooo I almost forgot. So many people have journaled about Sassafras and blood mtns being hard, but what about Tesnatee Gap, dang! Thank goodness for positive affirmations! LolMade it to Blue Mtn around 5, Kathleen and Daniel showed up around and hour or so later. The group here is pretty cool, Lara and Jamin(Germany couple are here) awesome people!! . Very friendly like everyone on the hike so far. I gave a class on how to stretch!! Lol a guys (Mooners) ITBS is hurting and I told him what I do when I'm having problems. Also told the group that I stretch a lot throughout the day. To me it's a must.Another overall awesome day! Ooo yeah, Kathleen and Daniel are going into Hiawasse on Friday and asked if I'd join. So slight change if plans, I'll be picking up my mail drop on Monday from Franklin. Besides I want be label to make it the next for days on the limited food I have. Of all the things I forgot at Neels Gap, I forgot to get my two extra days of food to get me to Franklin. Although not part if the plan, the deviation will be nice. The trip is about enjoying the new journey I'm on, so I'm gona do just that! One last thing before the fitbit stats. I really appreciate all the people signing the guest book. It means so much, truly!! Fitbit stats for the day:Steps 45,895Floors 401Miles 20.45I know your asking how was it 17.7 to the shelter but your fitbit says 20.45? Well the fitbit registers every step/distance I make not just the miles between destination. Ok peace out! Later!!!