Left out this morning around 7:15am after spending the night at Holcomb Creek. All day I have been hiking in Deep Creek Canyon. What contrasts. I have cold water to drink and I dipped my feet in the Deep Creek Hot Spring - it felt good. Crossed a huge dam that is holding back nothing - just a dry, empty reservoir. Called Shirley around 4:15p her time to let her know all is going well.
I have seen a total of 12 non-poisonous snakes and 5 rattlesnakes since I began this hike. The last rattler was only 5 feet from me and startled me so much I failed to get a picture. It was laying across the trail and didn't seem interested in moving. Finally, I threw a stick at it and it slithered off into the brush.
Well, I'm turning in for the night.
Keep hiking,
Greybeard.
2 comments:
Hey Carl! I have been following your hike with great interest. As an avid hiker, I only wish I was there to walk along side you (or, as the trail goes, behind you or in front of you!) I am sure the experience is quite different than the AT! My prayers and hopes are with you as you enter higher elevations and cooler temps. Shirley brought the stove into Great Harvest and I am intrigued with how you possibly cook on that thing! I told her I would send some beef jerky with her in June. God bless you Carl. You are truly walking the walk. Dony
Throwing a stick at a rattlesnake!!! ????? what the heck? I guess it's better than your leg.
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