I was finally able to catch up on some much needed sleep last night. It’s funny how, after two days in a hostel, I feel more rested after a night in my tent.
Extra breakfast
Shortly into the day, we received a magical trail. A former hiker and her father set up a tent on Reno Monument Road and were making breakfast sandwiches for hikers. They offered to cook me only eggs, which I thought was very kind. This, plus the two bananas and a can of Coca-Cola, made for a nice mid-morning snack.
Hiking and History
Before getting back on the trail, I checked out the Major General Jesse Reno Monument at the other end of the parking lot. He was a Union soldier who was fatally wounded during the Battle of South Mountain. There were also small monuments depicting Confederate soldiers. That wasn’t the whole story of the day, however, because we soon entered Washington Monument State Park.
Built in 1827, the first monument honoring George Washington is located here. It’s definitely a little more modest than the one currently being built in Washington, DC, but it was interesting to read about its history. Others must have thought the same because the park (and the AT in general) was full of hikers today. The weather was beautiful and it was a Saturday in June, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. It’s just interesting how some weeks I feel like I barely see anyone, and now the campgrounds and trails are full again.
I’m ending my day at Pogo Memorial Campground, just 16 miles from where I started this morning. The tents are spread out among the trees and it’s nice to feel like I have a bit of privacy. We look forward to another night of good rest.
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