03-31-13 Together for Easter

Happy Easter!

We woke up early for pancakes and bacon at the Baptist Church. Thank you!

Ron Haven shuttled us back to Winding Stair Gap to catch the trail. Weather was great as we headed north, but started cooling and fogging over. As we descended into Wayah Gap we spotted an Easter egg. B opened it to discover a note saying that trail magic was up ahead.

At Wayah Gap, we met the "Sunshine Gang." They had hiked the Appalachian Trail the year before and had flown or driven in from all over the United States to repay the magic. They served us hot dogs and hamburgers and were cooking honey hams and mashed potatoes over the campfire for later. We didn't stay for the main course, but were thankful for their generosity and fellowship.

We pressed onward and were met by rain showers. Atop Wayah Bald is a stone tower, but the rained sealed in any views we may have seen. Another mile downhill and we were at Wayah Bald Shelter. We stayed in the shelter until there was a lull in the rain to setup the tent. We fell asleep to the peaceful sound of the rain and wind--hey, it's better than snoring!