without further ado... pictures!!!

The fabulous Hiker Hostel! We were so spoiled here. No other has lived up to the standards this place set! Best place in Georgia!

So amazing, obviously, I bought a patch for my backpack!

Our feet at the first white blaze. These are put on trees and rocks as markers to let you know your still on the AT. Some guy counted then and there's over 80,000 on the trail. 

The Appalachian Trail plaque at the top of Springer Mountain. The starting point for NOBO hikers! 

A creek we stopped at to get water and use our fancy magic sterilizing water. 

This is a tree outside the Mountain crossing Hostel/outfitter. Those are hiking boots and shoes in all the branches. And there were more inside the store. Cool place! Not such a great Hostel. But this was where we got our first homecooked meal! 

The fact that we saw this, in Georgia, was picture worthy! 

This and the next 2 are from the top of one of the mountains we climbed! 

Fun picture of Rob after he took a bunch of pictures of the view. 

This was our campsite last night at Low Gap. Right next to the creek. 

Amazing example of Trail Angels/Trail Magic. These were just sitting on the sign for Unicoi Gap. Left by a local church group. Other items include carmex, tissues, food, candy, etc. It's really heartwarming and awe inspiring when people do this. It's things like this that start to restore my faith in humanity.