We had a peaceful morning, filled with endless fruit pancakes, coffee, and a smoothie. Other hikers gave me their sausage to give to Bo and Daisy (our fellow dog roommate, dog of “Popins”). We missed yoga at 0630 this morning, opting to sleep. We will try to catch it tomorrow morning! I’ve been enjoying foot massages while catching up on blog posts. Bowen has been resting his paw, napping on the couch, while looking longingly out the window.

Bo and I went into town for our first resupply and Ingles. He did so well, I toed him outside and he was laying down when I came back–excited that I had beef sticks for him! Next we went to the Outdoor store across the street to get fuel, duct tape, and tape to repair the hole in my tent created by my four-legged friend. Bo and I then sat in the grass in town Square while I ate an apple before walking 0.7 miles to the Hiawassee brewing Co. At the brewery, Bo got a dog bowl with rice, chicken, and some green, and I got a big salad and an IPA and got to catch up with some friends from back home. Once back at the hostel, I packed all the food away…definitely bought too much food. We head back to Unicoi tomorrow!

Camp: Stanimals Hostel

Day: 8

Date: 4/12/2025

Miles: Zero day

At Mile: 52.7