🎢 Are You Having any Fun? πŸŽΆ

Some new and exciting developments to update you all on, the most notable being that we have now hit over 300 miles, woohoo!

We’ve been incredibly lucky to have hit some wonderful trail magic this week, so much so that we will probably be coming off trail with a larger waist band than how we started. We even got trail magic twice in one day! The world works in mysterious ways…

Check out some of our most notable trail magic encounters below:

The Southern Cookie Lady with her legendary choco chip cookies πŸͺ
Cookies AND a rocking chair?! Life is good.

Later in the week, we enjoyed a wonderful spread of southern breakfast foods to partake of including egg casserole, bacon, sausage, corn muffins, coffee, orange juice and fruit salad!

Stripes and Brighty had to partake of our trail magic breakfast!

Only four miles later, with our bellies still full, we ran into another group that was serving hot dogs, burgers, beer and treats of all varieties…

You can tell who got some hamburger treats and who didn’t!
Our lovely lunch hosts!

One of the most inspiring interactions we’ve had in the last week though was meeting Maggy and her daughter, Ruby. They were hiking along in the woods admiring the flora blooming around them as well as hunting for ramps, wild onion sprouts. Maggie even went to Central Bucks East, the same high school as Katniss! It’s a small world after all ☺️

Exuberant Ruby with her gift of ramps (wild onions) and Maggie her mom

And despite all odds, Katniss even found love in the small town of Erwin, Tennessee. Elusive though he may be (and hairy!) it’s a match for the ages.

Who has the hairier legs though??

And of course, there’s the silly everyday antics of the trail as well. The dancing, singing, hopping along the trail. I think we need a video of Peeta breaking it down next!

Not much else to say from here, outside of sending gratitude to everyone whose sent us well wishes and hugs from afar. Thank you for all of the support we’ve had from our various friends and family, we appreciate you all! More photos to enjoy below ☺️

Top of Bald Mtn
Free rides into town are already good. Add some pup snuggles? Now it’s a great day.
Best morning look to date
β€œPriority” the cat helping Katniss send off some mail at the Post Office
An official Tennessee sign! (We never know where we are clearly)
Spring has sprouted!
Feelin dandy in a flowery field
Uncle Johnnys Hostel and Outfitters
What’s a little hiking without a little whiskey?

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17 responses to “🎢 Are You Having any Fun? πŸŽΆ”

  1. Al Borden Avatar
    Al Borden

    The trail cuisine makes me hungry!

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      You should have had our ramen bomb…ramen noodles with instant mashed potatoes!! 😳. Starch ecstasy!!

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  2. Shelly Avatar
    Shelly

    You are legends ladies! So happy to see how much fun you are having on this most excellent adventure! Keep the updates coming… Sending hugs and energy your way.

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      Thanks! Loving the TN/NC highlands!! Have some great hiking reccos for the next girls weekend! πŸ‘πŸ‘

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  3. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Dang, you all are eating good! Glad Sommer found love on the trail, lol….love you bunches❀

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      It’s crazy how much you can eat and still lose weight!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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  4. Jennifer Bruno Avatar
    Jennifer Bruno

    Girls, I look forward to Wednesdays now! Not because it is hump day but because I get to read and view this blog! You are amazing….Sommer, keep on singing and I agree, we need to see your momma sing and dance to a good song too! Love experiencing this journey through your hearts and souls!!!

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      Glad you can join along Jen!! Don’t look for momma singing or dancing any time soon. πŸ˜‚ So great to hear from you!

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  5. Dandy dan Avatar
    Dandy dan

    Those pics look great looks like your eating good and having fun love you guys ❀️

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  6. Usha Vedavanam Avatar
    Usha Vedavanam

    Happy to see the trail magic and the amazing folks out there. Keep going strong ladies. Love the energy.

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      Can’t wait for Kirena to join!!

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  7. Big Timber Avatar

    Love and more Love lighting the path to Katahdin
    Trail Magic is real celebrate the joy of sharing goodness
    I feel like Catniss has already adopted dozens of animals they are all so happy!
    Asheville, NC pretty cool town if you had a hankering for maybe living back east in a Mtn setting with cool Vibes and outdoor folks

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      Katniss has to get her puppy cuddles in!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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  8. Carmel Avatar
    Carmel

    Loving the updates!! You guys having so much fun and eating good. The pictures are amazing. Looking forward to seeing you two in ole Virginny!

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      You gonna join us for a week?!?! πŸ˜‰

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  9. Ann Huuki Avatar
    Ann Huuki

    Living your dream! So happy for you both. Enjoy the gift of everyday. Glad you are eating well. Flowers, plants and landscapes oh my, follow the AT trail.

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    1. Swasey gals Avatar

      Woo hoo!! Glad to see you following my friend!!

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