Torrential rains started around 2am and lasted all day with no let up. Tropical storm Alberto caught up with me. Started out with a five mile climb of the highest point in GA- Blood Mountain. It was steep and rocky and when mixed with the rain and high winds... a pretty miserable hike.
Three miles further I arrived, at Neal's Gap where the trail passes through an old historic building that currently houses a hostel and a really good outfitter. I spent 3 hours there drying out and eating microwave pizza and drinking coffee. I also bought an extra backpacker's dinner and socks.
Reenergized I went back out in the rain and hiked another six miles. I finally had to set up my tent, I slept dry but a lot of my gear was soaked. I could not cook dinner so I ate some pita bread and jerky.
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