Family Reunion

Point of Rocks, MD

Harper's Ferry was an important milestone on my ride.  There I crossed the Appalachian Trail for the second time since I got on the bike in Maine.  I stopped in at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters and took a look at the photo album of AT hikers.  This year there have been over 1200 northbound and 500 southbound thru-hikers, more than ever before.  I was the 188th northbounder to pass through Harper's Ferry - that was four months ago.

But the highlight of my short visit to Harper's Ferry was to be met and taken out to dinner by two of my siblings.  We put my bike in Lea's car and followed Rick to the Golden Corral in Frederick for an AYCE (all you can eat) feast.  Then I stayed with Lea for two nights and this morning she took me back to the trail.  I appreciate their efforts to welcome me back to civilization and help ease me back to life at home with family and friends.