A day in Gatlinburg was a different type of experience for an AT hiker. We ate to a good free breakfast at the hotel, did our laundry and then went to the outfitter. Major Tom bought some new low ankle boots and trekking poles as well as a new light weight coffee cup. He has been missing out on some of our mid morning coffee breaks on the trail due to not having a convenient cup. He has been trying to keep his caffeine down so he bought some cocoa. We went for pizza for lunch where the four of us each ordered our own 12 inch pizza. The waitress couldn't believe it after we all finished our entire order. The world cup was on the TV so Hellcat ordered a beer and stayed to watch, while Obi Wan went back to the room for a call with his girlfriend and Major Tom and I went grocery shopping.
Major Tom bought an apple and turkey leg and had dinner in his room while Hellcat, Obi Wan and I went to a steak house. After dinner we strolled around the town with the huge crowds and traffic to see the sites. There a live bluegrass band playing at the moonshine distillery where we stopped for a bit but mostly we watched the people walking by. After some ice cream we returned to the room to get ready for tomorrow.
A day of walking around on the hot sidewalks caused my my feet to swell up worse than any day on the trail. While Gatlinburg was an experience I will be glad to be back on the trail.
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