Days 19 + 20: Push to Smokies

Current Location: Mile 156 Fontana "Hilton"

Day 19:  

Regular day on the trail until lunch time trail magi '  suddenly appeared.  Another thruhiker's family invited me to eat with them and I happily obliged.  A full meal of sandwiches, fruit, and beverages.  Huge shout out to Brian R/L4D and his family for the meal! I struggled out of that gap with a full belly.  

Day 20: 

A really annoying climb and descent into Fontana today.  The number of false summits was too damn high.  Caught the shuttle into town and ate at the lodge.  While eating lunch, the waitress told us that another hiker had paid for our meal.  To ARB, thanks so much for the kindness.  

At the Fontana Shelter tonight, which is called the Fontana Hilton due to access to showers, bathrooms, and a spacious 20+ person capacity.   

A guy came in late tonight who did 27 miles today. Jeeze. Insanity.   

TOMORROW, THE SMOKIES.  WEATHER looking good. 

cb