04-12-13 Together at Max Patch

Survived the night! Although a thunderstorm passed through overnight, it was not too severe in the gap we were camped.

We got a late start due to the rain and left with it still drizzling. At Brown Gap we met Trail Angel Apple who offered us sodas and little bags of chips.

When we arrived at Max Patch--one of the best views of the Appalachian Trail--we were disappointed because it was so windy and misty, and the fog didn't allow any visibility.

We moved on quickly. The terrain flattened out and when we arrived at Lemon Gap the sun came out. There we met Trail Angel Goober, who offered us hamburgers and Gatorades.

The hamburgers topped off our tanks and were able to push on a few more miles to Catpen Gap. We set up camp with a couple of buddies, Cyclops and DNA. We also met a new friend, Mellow Johnny. DNA started a fire and we enjoyed talking about paragliders around the campfire while eating our Ramen and soup.