Date: 5/10/04
Starting Location: Punchbowl Shelter
Destination: Brown Mt. Creek Shelter
Miles: 9.1
Total Miles: 799

Well, Mom made it through her first day just fine, so we kept on chugging along today. Started a bit late this morning, but I knew the trail would be a lot easier today—mostly downhill and flat with a couple of gentle climbs mixed in. Stretched the day out with a couple of nice long stops by a few of the stream crossings today, taking our time to relax, have a snack, and soak our feet in the cold water. Another big climb awaits tomorrow morning, so it's time for an early dinner and early bed so Mom can rest up. I can see the newsflash already: "Superstar Mom hikes on!”