Dazed reality in North Carolina
Woke up around 7:30AM, feelingh semi-shitty. Made breakfast, packed up, and moved out. I was on trail at 8:50AM. Standing Indian has switchbacks the whole way, so it was a fairly easy climb. I kept having to stop to take breaks today, I was not mentally wih it, I had no real urge to hike today, but that's all part of the game. I need to take the punches as they roll. Every now and then there were nice views, they are all the same now. I ate a lot of snacks today, it was my attempt to get my brain in the game. For the final part of the day I hiked with Hillbilly and Travis. Hillbilly is a funny man, and Travis is good company. Hillbilly and I are working on a trail name for him, we hope to have him one by Fontana Dam. I am now at a shelter for the night. There is a nice fire going. I am here with Hillbilly, Travis, Whitefish, and Wasabi. This journal entry has been difficuly to write, my brain is living in its own world today. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Kirby
Ga>ME 2008