Not so cool to be all alone...

3/27/08 - Hiked the 1st mile with Isaac (late start - around 3:30 pm) to the top of Max Patch Mtn. One of his favorite places on the whole AT! Said he had spectacular 360 degree view & could see into his past (Great Smokys) present (da Patch) & future (Hot Springs tomorrow)!

• I think it was actually one of his favorite spots because he had Isaac there with him... & beer (which he made poor Isaac carry - with a broken toe!!)
• Saw a few people on the way back down the mtn. & no one else ALL DAY! Even passed 2 shelters around dinnertime & not a soul!
• Heightened senses from being alone all day - heard dogs barking in the distance. Which was weird because he's in a national park.
• Stopped for water 1/2 way down a mountain & 2 wild (WILD) dogs cut across the trail feverishly chasing after a deer. 2nd dog with hair-on-end stopped & stared at him for a second & Amos thought he was going to have to use his trekking pole as a weapon!! Very, very odd. And definitely creepy being so alone.
• Hiked between 11-12 mi & set up camp just past Bluff Mtn.