http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , West Virginia , Harpers Ferry en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:37:24 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:37:24 UTC I've had a bunch of computer access lately but I think something is wrong with the website. I haven't been able to get the bulk picture uploader to work anywhere. I suppose a quick verbal update is in order but I would much rather just caption a ton of photos.I crossed all of PA... it was rocky There were 1000foot downs then back ups every 15 miles but in between there was negligible eleva http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-325586.html I start my hike today I travel the Maryland portion of the Appalachian Trail its about an 80 mile round trip. I have paperwork and 0 plans or deadlines. I'm ready. First... to the store to buy food.Hold off rainWish me a venturous journeyThanksCodes KSEE YOU IN A WEEK http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-292072.html Back on the road again and taking up the backpack is definitely harder second time round. All the funny little details soon come flooding back to you. For example just how much you have to cram into your bag how much you hate flying having to convert every dollar you spend into a logical and meaningful value and of course finding somewhere to stay and something to seeLuckily we were picked u http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-239838.html I decided to take a little drive from Western MD where I was staying last night for dinner. I jumped the border into West Virginia mostly becasue I had the time but also due to the fact that I have never been there before. I drove for about an hour and came to this little roadhouse called The Brass Ring there seemed to be quite a few cars out front so it must have been popular. Well I walked http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-160373.html CC Been to tired to talk or type the last two nights. 2 days ago we did our first 10 mile day. Long hard and did the last 1.3 miles in the dark with headlamps. Crossed swamp on boardwalk and once on firm ground thought I heard a bear behind me in the bushes and flew past OD to use him for bait. Next day did most of our walking in the fog. Got some nice pictures and did 9 miles with few problems http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-146191.html OD Much nicer day than yesterday. Not as many hills and much more dirt than stone. There were only nine miles instead of 10. The day was overcast until about 3PM. We were walking in the fog through leafless trees silouted against the gray. We got some real great photos and made it to the shelter at 4PM. We had plenty of time to pull all the tent stuff out and let it dry. Plenty of time to cook a http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-146189.html OD We stayed too long at the Bear's Den. Spent the morning swapping stories with a section hiker. He has a trail name but he is about to get a new one. I have renamed him Manhatten Bear Slayer if you meet him you will know why. The route for the day involved seven mountains and ten miles. CC was a real trooper and we walked into the shelter after dark. We did the last mile and a half with ou http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-146188.html OD Well I'll start with last night. Real bad lightning wind and rain about midnight. I woke up and did the flash to bang calculations three to six miles away no problem go back to sleep. CC didn't fair so well it was a long night with bits of sleep off and on. The reward was a beautiful sun rise and for the first time on the trail we had a sunny day for walking. The first half of the day http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-144569.html OD Well the first full sort of day on the trail. We both slept well last night. It did rain early in the morning. Woke up just long enough to have it register and see the sun was not even close to coming up then pull the sleeping bag closer around my head and lights out. We weren't too awful sore this morning and it did not take long to get the kinks out. There was some grumbling at breakfast http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-144568.html OD First we would like to send our heart felt thanks to Steve and Nate Yalle. They got up at 0400 to pick us up and be on the road by 0500. Both were real troopers and made getting to Harpers Ferry a real pleasure. Last night CC and I decided not to spend tonight in town as the price is quite steep. So much for well thought out plans. It took seven and a half hours to make the drive and we arriv http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-144566.html Visiting was a spur of the moment decision. As we neared Harpers Ferry driving along Rt. 340 Nancy said I need a cup of coffee to stay awake. Should I drive to the visitor center where we can ride the bus to town I asked since there is for all intents and purposes no parking in Harpers Ferry.No she replied. I noticed a restaurant in Bolivar the last time we were here. Let's go there. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/West-Virginia/Harpers-Ferry/blog-113127.html