The rain finally stopped this morning, but it's effects could still be felt in the several stream crossings that now had to be forded. When I got to the "swimming hole", which now was more suited for white water rafting, I met South Park and Ma'am who were giving out trail magic for breakfast. I had some AMAZING zuchini bread, apple butter, eggs, and orange juice. They said their neighbor likes to farm, but doesn't want to bother with selling it, so he gives it to them to make stuff for the hikers. I met up with Beacon again who was being dropped off on the trail again after avoiding the rain. The shuttle driver said 9 inches of rain fell over the past 2 days. I also met a day hiker who was stranded on the trail because the high waters had closed the roads and his wife couldnt come pick him up. Later that day I blue-blazed for two miles to see a 300 foot waterfall. Due to the rains, it was a bit of a pain to get down there, but the waterfall was quite impressive. Upon getting back to the AT, I grabbed a snack and was on my way. But, about 30 min later, I had a flash of recognition and I realized I had been walking south! Damn bonus miles. Tonight I'm staying in a shelter with a sociology professor at Marshal university, who wrote her dissertation on thru hiker subculture. I want to check it out when I get the chance. Oh, and my pack started ripping so now all othe weight is on my sholders instead of my hips - no bueno. I hope to get a new one at trail days.
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