Day 122 (October 23)

Got a great send off from Crazy Larry's hostel this morning. Terrific breakfast: eggs piled hiker high, pancakes, thick bacon, and coffee. We, of course, left before light (Zest likes to do that). Climbed nine hundred feet out of Damascus in the dark. Crossed into Tennessee after four miles. Eleven states down and three to go. Hiked 23 miles today on a wonderful trail. Not too many rocks and long runs; even a few pasture miles. Good to see those cows.

Stealth camping tonight. It's supposed to be cold again. Cloudy for most of the day today, but tomorrow's forecast is sunny. Here is a little of Tennessee. Take care.