July 14th
It is difficult to realize how exciting a town day can be. Food cooked by someone else, a shower, electricity. Plus, I would get my resupply package for the next segment.
I got up, brushed my teeth, and washed my hair. There was no point hitching too early. Still I was pretty excited (and hungry), so I just flew down the hill to the highway.
I stuck my thumb out for the passing cars. Nothing. I made sure my bacpack was visible, no hat, no sunglasses. I smiled some times, others I was serious. There was a vehicle every 5 minutes. No luck.
After an hour, Curtis, Christiana, and their dog Sable showed up. Within 5 minutes we had a ride.
Sula Country Store and Resort was a perfect resupply spot. They serve breakfast and lunch. You can buy a tent site, shower, and laundry. Or you can get a cabin. The store had a decent selection of foods.
I immediately ordered an omelet with bacon. After I retrieved my resupply package, I then went to my cabin, showered, and did laundry. When I was finished, it was lunchtime. Nancy, the chef, made sure I got a double chesee burger plus a turkey sandwich. I bought some milk and junk food and set about cleaning my gear. Later, I took a two hour nap. The evening was spent charging my electronics and catching up on my blog.
I got all packed up so I could get breakfast at 7:00 and hitch to the trail.
backpacking over the hill 