Sunday, February 19, 2017
When writing about the AT, there are so many choices! What should I focus upon? Talk about the other hikers? Keep a log of miles and campsites? Try to find moments to savor through each day? Today, I found moments.
I’m walking through fog, wisps of wet mist threading between tree branches. One optimistic young tree has catkins dangling from twig tips. Droplets of mist reflect the pearly luminescence of morning light filtering through clouds.
Some moments are full of peace, some moments are a little more thrilling. We found a merry-go-round at Hickory Flats Cemetery, administered by the New Bethel Baptist Church. My pack and I had a quick ride.
One more moment for the day – swinging from vines, of course!
Sarah and Jay Hike 
Sarah you seem to be finding those special moments on the trail that are bringing you lots of joy. I’ve been on that merry-go-round before. It brings you back to your childhood. Tucker and I say happy trails to you both. Hope you are enjoying Top of GA…Virginia (Winkle)
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I think that is so cool, Virginia, that you also like the merry go round! I heard a hiker from Connecticut call it a round-about!
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Thanks for the pictures. Glad you could find your way through the fog. Safe travels! Love from Mom and Dad.
On Feb 24, 2017 8:40 PM, “Sarah and Jay on the Appalachian Trail” wrote:
> Sarah and Jay Bigelow posted: “Sunday, February 19, 2017 Sometimes it’s > hard to decide what to focus on with a blog of the AT. Talk about the > other hikers? Keep a log of miles and campsites? Try to find moments to > savor through each day? Today, I found a moment. I’m walking throu” >
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Thanks, Mom and Dad! Your blessings and prayers help!
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Looks like fun!!!!
Are you staying warm?
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Yes, we have lots of warm clothes in our packs. When the temperature drops and our clothes start layering on, our packs feel pretty empty!
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Don’t all cemeteries have merry-go-rounds!! You have such a wonderfully playful imagination!! Like riding big frogs on the TRT!! Hmmmm guess I can’t add a picture!!
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