Day 6 (Friday, April 18th) - Low Gap to Unicoi Gap

Today's Miles: 9.70
Trip Miles: 52.10

I wrapped up the sore foot and we headed out of Low Gap about 8:30am. We were hoping to make Unicoi Gap so we could get to Hiawassee and pick up some rain gear. Mike's pants got soaked in the last storm. We weren't happy about going into a town so soon, but we had no choice with rain in the forecast. 

It was cool and cloudy all day as the trail rolled along at an easy rate. We made good time and my foot didn't bother me much at all. The miracle waters of Georgia's creeks. We hiked for a while with Wingnut, a registered nurse from Idaho. I asked and he gave us some nutritional advice. We'll be adding more protein to our diet.

We made the gap by 1pm and tried to hitch into Hiawassee. It took us more than an hour and only after I left Mike alone did we get a ride. That little cherub face is hard to pass by. They even let me go along. Ryan and Nicole were fishing at a family cabin nearby and decided to take a ride into Hiawassee. Lucky for us! Thanks, Ryan and Nicole!

Besides the rain gear, we knew that we needed to get Mike's new debit card. His bank decided now was a good time to close his old one because of the Target Christmas fiasco. We decided to stay in town to see if we could take care of that too. We got a room at the Budget Inn. Mary (Mom) had sent the new card to the Blueberry Patch Hostel, which is outside Hiawassee. The hostel owner, Gary Poteat, was very helpful, even calling Mary back to help with things. Mike grabbed the shuttle from Budget and they took him to pick up his card. Thanks for your kindness Gary!

When Mike got back, we got the rain gear, something to eat and arranged a ride back to the trail in the morning. (Free with a stay at Budget). We hope to be on the trail for the next week with only minimal town time. 

Bye for now.