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Teepee Campsite to Springer Mountain.

Done. Whew. 

Final push and last predawn hike.   As I walked in the dark, I realized I was not alone on the trail.  Glowing eyes reflected in my headlamp.  I yelled and they simply blinked and got a little taller.   I turned my headlamp on high and started to play a podcast loudly on my phone.  The first one cued up was the Fastest Known Time Podcast with Buzz and regional editor Jack Kuenzle-- two strong male voices to keep me company and potentially scare my large feline friend away.  I moved forward and the eyes would occassionaly flash ahead of me.  After a 1/2 mile or so, I felt like I was alone again.  
Fun times on my last BMT morning.

I slogged through the rest of the day and tried to eat and drink. My pace felt glacial.  The best I could do food-wise was watered down honey stinger waffles 🤢 and tiny sips of water.  

And then, somehow, I was 4 miles away, and then at the end.

Selfie at the sign for the AT/BMT Springer junction.  Selfie at the Benton MacKaye Memorial.

I stumbled the mile to the Springer Mountain parking lot.  I was so happy to see Mary my shuttle driver. And, amazingly reached 5 minutes before the planned time of 6pm.  Surreal moment getting in the car and driving to Blairsville.  

Quick stop at Circle K for Sprite, Body Armor, chips and and prepackaged sandwich.  About as much celebratory dinner as a girl can handle.

The Comfort Inn and shower... priceless.

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