Unfortunate Sickness

On the 31st, we did 5 miles after doing errands around town and camped at Fullhardt Knob Shelter. On the 1st, we zeroed at the shelter due to varying reports of a really bad storm coming in that day with bad hail. We didn't want to get stuck somewhere. On the 2nd, we did 11.1 miles to Harveys Knob Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway. On the 3rd, we did 15.9 miles to Bryant Ridge Shelter. On the 4th, we did 13.5 miles and camped at the Harrison Ground Spring, 4 miles past Thunder Hill Shelter. On the 5th and 6th, UV felt even more sick than she had been and we zeroed at the spring. On the 7th, we did 11.3 miles and hitched the 6 miles into Glasgow, VA, for some supplies. On the 8th, we zeroed in Glasgow, VA, to give UV more time to feel better.

This section of days was mostly distinguished by UV feeling bad and/or sick. Ever since Trail Days she has felt a bit under the weather but it was more pronounced this last week. We were able to make some miles for a few days but then she felt really bad for a few days. We were forced to hike on and get to a town so we could resupply. After two days of sleeping for most of the day she was starting to feel a bit better. She still feels much more tired than normal and is under the weather. In fact as I write this, a rather nice quote was uttered. "My head hurts and I'm nauseous and I'm hungry and whiny and I'm sorry. *GRRRROOOAAANNNN* I'm so angry!" I think that sums up the scenario rather well.

As for the miles of trail we managed to get done, it has been rather nice. The trail for a while followed along the Blue Ridge Parkway which meant there were a lot of overlooks to come across. It has been a tad strange to actually be able to see views again. Despite having a few more views, the trail has been pretty much the same as it has been for a while.

Glasgow has done a really interesting thing. It is a very small little town 6 miles off of the trail with other towns 20-30 miles north and south of it on the trail so there wouldn't normally be much reason to come here. The town decided to build a shelter in the middle of the town. It is a larger than normal shelter for the trail but besides that the only thing that makes it stand out is its location in the middle of town. It has a nice hot shower built right next to it with a privy. It is such a smart idea. This offers a free place to stay for hikers in town and because of that causes many hikers who wouldn't normally come to town to stop in and stay. Since it was mainly done as Eagle Scout projects, it didn't cost the town much and the upkeep costs less than all the hikers bring to the town. It is a bit surprising more places haven't tried it.

Doesn't seem like an overly large update but I can't think of anything to add. Photos are of us making a feast in town and one of the views along the Blue Ridge.