After an early start I made the the day's destination, Dick's Creek Gap by one PM. A half mile down the road led to the "Top of Georgia" hostel. Major Tom and I evaluated our packs and mailed stuff home. He went from 43 lbs to 36, I went from 39 to 35. After showers we caught a ride into Hiawasse and had dinner at the AYCE (all you can eat buffet).
The Top of Georgia hostel is a money losing operation dedicated to serving hikers on the AT. There are 2 paid employees and the rest are volunteers or work for stay folks. They have bunks, a kitchen, a small resupply store and shuttles to tote hikers to or from the trailheads and local towns. They are very friendly and dedicated. I hiked there from the trailhead and the moment I set down my pack I was handed a soda (the first one is free) and welcomed. This place is a hiker rescue.
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