May 28, 1997 (Day 70 – milepoint 707.8 – Fullhardt Knob Shelter)

Happy Birthday baby sister.

Jenna made french toast for breakfast and Mike drove me back to the Trail early. I’m amazed at the support I’ve been receiving from my friends. I hope I can find a way to return the kindness someday. It may take a lifetime … so be it.

I spent most of the afternoon at the Troutville P.O. trying to get organized. Walked 3.5 miles to the first shelter out of town and called it a day. Met two southbounders, Brumby and Shortcut. Shortcut looked familiar to me and after talking a few seconds, we realized we had met in Moab, Utah last October. Small world.

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