Bald Mountain Shelter to Uncle Johnny's Hostel (6/22/14; mile 341.5)

The mist covering the woods as I hiked this morning. It didn't burn off until well after lunch. 

Rhododendron blooms.

A small waterfall on the trail.

Not exactly for sure what these are, but I thought they were beautiful.

The Nolichicky River seen from above as I descended into Erwin, TN.

Today's unshaven and tired pic...after I had gotten out of the shower.

Today's hike was, again, mostly unspectacular. The best views I had today were the mist as I was hiking in the morning and the view of the Nolichicky River as I descended into Erwin, TN.

I'm staying at Uncle Johnny's hostel tonight, and so far it had been pretty good! I got a cold beverage, got a nice place to sleep, and had great conversations and beer with some guys I met on the trail. It's been pretty spectacular!

To make it even better, I finally got a phone signal and called Hope, and she was still in Erwin! I went to dinner with her and her husband tonight. He came in to hike with her for the next week. I'm going to start my hike with them in the morning, buy I'll probably have to break off because I'm trying to make 17 miles tomorrow.

That about sums it up for now. I'll keep you all posted!