Beerman,

My mom is very sick in the hospital in Duke. I have been with her most of the time. Your reports bring back some very happy memories of my trip.

The one regret (maybe not) was there was a small landslide the week before I got there and for safety reason the trail was closed. So... I never got to make the hike you guys were able to enjoy. Maybe Next Time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

Keep the stories and pics coming.