Day 119 (October 20)

Had a delightful, 18 mile hike today in 55 degree sunny weather. It froze last night, so the grass was frosty but turning wet. We hiked over Glade Mountain -- not too tough. Hiked along a stream for several miles under a canopy of rhododendron bushes again, which was nice. Mount Rogers visitor center was right on the route, so we stopped in. A lady gave me a free bag of beef jerky and later gave Zest and I an order of dough knots (garlic bread covered with butter, like crazy bread but in a knot). It is popular down here, but I had never heard of it. Delicious. 

We are stealth camping by a river tonight. Chance of rain tomorrow. Just a couple more days in Virginia. Here is a photo of the rhododendron trail tunnel. Take care.