“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West
Miles hiked 43!
One day perfect weather – the next day drizzle and spitting wet. I made good time both days. The terrain was not too hard.
I had beautiful views throughout the first day.
And because it was a weekend there were many people on the trail between Damascus and the Grayson Highlands.
The Grayson Highlands was one of the things I was looking forward to on the trail. Wild ponies roam the Highlands and I desperately wanted to see them.
When I saw the first of the ponies I was passing a group of five ladies hiking. Each lady had a dog. The dogs went crazy and started chasing the ponies. I could’ve screamed!. They scattered to the ponies far and wide.
The women finally got their dogs under control, but I decided to outpace them and put on the speed. I was glad I did because I came upon another small herd. Even though they’re wild, they see so many people hiking they are not scared.
I don’t know much about horses but I’m assuming this one is pregnant.
The highlands were a beautiful place to hike.
I met this little fellow on my way to the parking lot where I met Hugh. He followed me all the way up until the gate.
On Monday I did not take many pictures because of the drizzle. Right before I ended my hike at Katahdin I dropped my phone and cracked the glass. When I got it repaired they told me it was no longer waterproofed. So I was afraid to pull out my phone in the rain and drizzle.
The fall colors in the trees are magnificent whether rain or shine. No visitors today just plodding along.
