May 26 Zero Day Ahhhhhhhhh in Dalesville

Took some needed R & R yesterday in Daleville. I bought some new toe sock liners and Darn Tough socks. EZ has been moleskin and duct taping several of my toes. I also have some rough looking heels. Our hope is the break and the new socks will solve the problem. We did a resupply to last us six days and then Tom and Sonya Shepard will be here. Whoooooo! Of course we tried the different diners in town. My favorite was the time we spent in the pool and resting in regular beds with sheets and big puffy pillows!!!

We ran into Plant Man. Rosanna and Robin may remember him from the hostile we stayed in. He had shin splints. He is struggling mentally. He said he had to take five zero days to get his head together. He did not seem happy hitting the trail today.

Also ran into Long Stride and Silver Girl. They were sick for two weeks with diarrhea and nausea. They kept hiking but came close to quitting. We were told at the outfitters that there is questionable water out here and a lot of hikers do not filter. EZ and I filter every drop so no trouble with us.

It seems like many of the hikers are hitting some kind of wall. I have had a couple hard days but feel good now. We are feeling strong.

Today we hiked past Buchannan and are part way to the next shelter. We came across a couple from Nova Scotia. He, Spot, is thru hiking and being supported by his wife, Starcraft. They offered us a seat and a cold Pepsi after 22 miles. Sweethearts. We look forward to seeing them tomorrow. We also met Arian from Lithuania. I believe we have hiked 24 miles but will have to check the book. My feet did great. We are hiking alongside the Blue Ridge Hwy We see lots of Harley's.

EZ took a picture of a snake and was thinking of his dad.