appalachian trail | day 3

The firetower on top of Rich Mountain.

The beautiful view from the firetower (taken last night)

Heading down off of Rich Mountain back to Hot Springs.

A parting shot of the French Broad River as we headed home.

appalachian trail | day 2

Seth doing what Seth does best...reading a map!

Joan and Tilly bein' silly.  :)

Our campsite on top of Rich Mountain (complete with picnic table!).

Tilly got bored and decided to snack on our firewood.

Gromit got jealous and they decided to play tug-of-war.

They finally tired each other out.

appalachian trail | day 1

At the start of the AT in Hot Springs...

Gromit passed out after the first mile!

Tilly jumped right into the dirty pond (which turned out to be the only water source we would pass for quite a while)!

Tilly was not allowed anywhere close to the tent (see above picture if you need a reason why!). 

Seth is hanging out in the hammock after a hard day of huffin' it. 

the itsy bitsy spider

This not-so-itsy-bitsy spider has been hanging out at the library.

Be careful, little butterfly/moth!

special wishes

Gromit has a special message for his Grammy & Big E...

"You've been married 34 years without driving each other nuts?  

Now that's cause for celebration!"

...and for his grandpoppies...

"It's your birthday--go nuts!"

can we send it back?

Gromit's new backpack came in the mail today.  He's ready to go hiking!

it's going to bee okay

Gromit sends a special note to his grandmommies...

"Everything's gonna beeee okay!"