Sunday, May 27

Gary just called and is fine.  He was excited that he saw his first black bear.  He said it was probably just around 3-4 feet tall and when it saw him, ran.  That is a relief! He said that where he stayed last night there was some heat sickness....guess the "section hikers" didn't plan on enough water or something.  I have talked to him a few times this week but the reception was weak.  He is in the Shenandoah National Park and on the Skyline Trail nearing 900 miles.  He will be half way soon.