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Amicalolalalala part deux
Well, we survived all 1214 steps and the giant hill that led to said steps. And, yes, we counted. It didn’t even rain on us. We had lunch at the top also known as the plunge! We decided to go from bottom to top and then back down. Up was rough. Thighs were burning. Heart rates were high. Coming down we had shaky legs and smiles. These falls truly are amazing and the view from the top is breathtaking. It was awfully crowded today. Probably because we forgot it was a holiday. The new pack was great! Super comfy. It held all my stuff plus some. I had lunch, snacks,…
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Amicalolalalala
Here we go…. 604 steps up and then 604 steps back down. The sign says strenuous. Nature says it’s worth it. We will see what my knee says later. Amicalola falls is the tallest waterfall in the state. Views from the plunge at the top are breathtaking. This is also the start of the Appalachian trail that will take you all the way to Maine if you want. At just a bit over 2100 miles it’s a dream trip for me, so stay tuned and someday you’ll get to hear about that adventure. Last night we camped here in the state park. It was a hot and steamy day that…
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Resfeber
“The restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together.” This is what I feel every time I get the itch for a new adventure. I’ve never been able to put a word to it. It has always just been a feeling that is hard to describe to anyone that doesn’t travel often. For me, it’s any time I stumble upon a new place I want to see or new trail I want to hike. This time this feeling brings me to tomorrow. Tomorrow I set out on an adventure with friends. What wonderful and exciting things await us, you ask? Oh,…
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