__________________________________________________________________________________Hi, this is Brittany and Kirstin's mom. They wanted me to tell you that they will be posting more pictures later as there was a problem downloading the pictures at the last computer they used. We are praying for nice weather and safety for them. Now onto what they posted:__________________________________________
We have two important announcements to make:
(1) We are the newest members of the 1/2 gallon ice cream club!!
A trail tradition is to eat a 1/2 gallon of ice cream once you hike 1/2 of the AT. We gladly (and excitedly) took on this challenge this past week. Heck, we have been preparing for this our entire life...right, Pops! Not only did we grow up drinking lots of milk daily, but ice cream is a constant in my parents' freezer. Our father would agree that we have been preparing for this challenge our entire lives. Granted, it's A LOT of ice cream. However, we had no issues finishing it nor keeping it down (unlike a lot of other thru-hikers). Our parents would be proud ;)
(2) Britt (aka "Hot Mess") has decided to do an official trail name change. Her new trail name is "Dirty Mess."
We need to thank Peyton, our cousin's son, for helping make her new trail name possible. One of the first things he said to Britt was "you're dirty." Presto, a change to her name. Thanks Peyton!
Other updates:
-After our visit Kara (our cousin), we were on the trail for 7 days and 6 nights after leaving Harpers Ferry, WV. For most of the week, especially the beginning, it was rainy. It was difficult for us to keep going. We discussed quitting the trail. However, we knew we would regret that decision. This journey is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We picked ourselves up (mentally and physically). Once we powered through the mental breakdown, not only did we enjoy our hike more, but we picked up our pace.
-WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 1/2 OF THE A.T. We crossed the midpoint on Thursday, but have now trekked about 1,145 miles.
-We have finished 6 of the 14 states (Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. We are now in Pennsylvania, which is known as "the place where you boots go to die" because of the rocks. It is supposed to be a nightmare of a hike...the rocks are jagged and "spear-like." Thank goodness our health insurance is in place!
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BAM...NAILED IT (thanks, Kiara!).
4 comments:
lol... love the dirty mess name change. Peyton says "too noisy" every time I make a noise since you left, too. He is so funny. :) We think of you every time it rains and boy has it ever rained a lot.... and so hard!! So much water! Rootin' for you!! Look forward to your next post.
You girls are freaking amazing!!! Keep up it up! Amazed, just amazed. You guys are awesome!
i'm trying to decide if i should be more impressed by the fact that you are over halfway done with the trail or that you successfully completed the 1/2 gallon ice cream challenge.... it's def a close call...
proud of you girls :). HIKE ON!
Hey ladies now that is a part of the trail I may have been interested in! Did you both eat a 1/2 gallon or did you share? I'm praying for some sunshine for the second part of the trail for you! Miss you both and can't wait to her more about this adventure of yours!
Love Shelly
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