And we're off!!!

After finally pulling into Gainesville yesterday we were met by our wonderful host from the Hiker Hostel, Derrick. After a brief stop to pick up another hiker, Sarah and her sweet dog, Brai, we were on our way to the Hostel.
The Hiker Hostel is nestled on a highway behind multiple vineyards (apparently there's a type of grape up here that grows like crazy). We were greeted by the welcoming committee (Maggie the chow/lab and Cane a pit/boxer). We took 3 delightful showers.. (Needed to get the bus funk OFF!!). We went into town (Dahlonega) and ate food overlooking the historic town square.
We had a wonderful much needed sleep (where all parts of the body got to be horizontal instead of picking and choosing from the bus ride). In the morning we were treated to a wonderful home cooked French toast breakfast by Lee and Shannon.

We are on our way to Springer Mountain to get this sucker started.

Thank you Derrick, Lee, Shannon, Maggie, and Cane for your hospitality and wonderful Hostel (we missed Josh and Willie).

Rob and Kat signing off and we're adopting our trail names Jet Power and Radio Flyer.