The Appalachian Trail

I'll start with the beginning, the place most stories start.  Or in this case, where the trail starts.  With one end anchored at Springer Mountain in Georgia, the trail stretches 2,185.9 miles through the Appalachian Mountains until it climbs the lofty heights of Mount Katahdin in Maine.

My trek along this trail will soar up remote mountain peaks, meander through meadow farmlands, walk down the streets of town, and even amble through a zoo.  My companion on this journey is none other than the noble Sir Ernesto Peppington III, aka Peppy.  One whose brave and loyal soul is surpassed only by the adorableness of his furry face!

I may be biased, but who can deny his charm?

Peppy and I will put one foot in front of the other, or in Peppy's case two in front of two, day in and day out for approximately the next six months as we make our way from Georgia to Maine.  We will camp in the woods and resupply in towns along the way.  We'll be two peas in a pod, sleeping high and dry in my hammock each night.

Peppy makes a wonderful furnace!

 Synchronize your hiking boots.  The clock is currently set at T-minus two days until hiking!