Starting location: Hiawassee Inn
Ending location: Hiawassee Inn
Miles today: 0
Miles total: 67.5
After much debate, well not really, we decided to take a zero day and head up to Franklin for the Hiker Party. At 10:00 sharp a short bus pulled up to the motel and a man by the name of Ron Haven stepped out. Ron is infamous on the AT and is a true trail angel. He greets you by calling you "friend". I swear the song " Country Boy Can Survive" was written for him. Fancy he ain't but kind he sure is.
After about an hour bus ride full of stories from Ron, we arrived in Franklin and checked into the Franklin Motel. We spent the day resting our legs and drinking PBR our new favorite trail beer.
On an exciting note, Jason received a trail name today!! From now on he is know as.... Drum roll please.... Conan. I think its quite fitting as I do notice the resemblence to Mr. O'Brien. Hopefully I get a name soon too.
Off to bed for now, we have an early shuttle back to Hiawassee to get back on the trail.
Ron Haven picking the Banjo
Jason + Kristen
2 comments:
Your crocs match the short bus...you are soooo funny!
OMG Conan! I love it!!! Be safe and have fun! Miss you!
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