It was a good day to be off Trail. The weather turned cold, windy, with rain showers.  As always, it is good to shower, do laundry, and relax. 

I even got a haircut and shaved!  Just because I’m feeling like a long distance hiker doesn’t mean I have to look like one. 

We went to two local wineries. One was very beautiful, with a tasty selection of wines. They also offered distilled spirits. The other was not nearly as nice. It was a good afternoon. 

We ate a large BBQ sampler platter for dinner. It was awesome!  It was supposed to feed four. I think I ate the fourth persons share. There was even a live bluegrass band. 

I love when family comes to visit. Thanks Julie and Jeff!  It reminds me that I’m not alone. 

My gear is all sorted. Some cold weather gear is headed home. That should help reduce the pack weight. 

Time to start knocking out the miles!