Prunified feet

Today was not fun. Today was not scenic. Today was an absolutely miserable day.

The walk from the shelter to Sinking Creek was pretty nice. The trail weaved though pasteurlands where I saw cows and my first sighting of Donkeys.

Just passed Virginia route 630, I passed by Keffer Oak, the largest Oak on the soutern AT. The tree was last measured at 18 feet, three inches. That is one large tree.

The climb up Sinking Creek Mountain was fairly easy. What made it a tad bit more difficult was the abundant amount of slick rocks. It did not become easier once I was on the ridge either. There were plenty of exposed rocks to go around, and they were all nice and slick. I took two nasty falls today, and had many other close calls. I had no views due to the fact that I was walking in a could for the vast majority of my day. Can you tell I am having fun yet?

I did, however, have a nice lunch at Niday Shelter. It's nice to take an extended break in the middle of the day.

The climb up to Audie Murphy's Monument was long and annoying. However, I do feel that the most decorated veteran of World War II is worthy of a monument.

The final miles of the day never seemed to end. My feet were prunifying, and my brain was completely fried.

Tomorrow I shall go to Roanoke, Virginia, where I shall be a uest in the house of Hardbound and his family. I am looking forward to being in a city once more.

Time for dinner.