I woke early, around 2 AM, to a sneezing wheeze sound followed by steps in the leaves near my tent... they moved toward my hung food bag and back toward my tent. About the first time I've felt uncomfortable on the trail, but I was tired enough that I said if whatever was to get the food, congratulations. I fell back asleep. Later I learned that deer make that noise... guess I was uncomfortable about bambi.
I woke later rested even after the early waking. I made some good breakfast and prepped for an easy day. Walking along the sidecut trail was really picturesque. The weather cooperated keeping the temperature below 80 all day. It was around 60 when I got up the second time.
After finding some EtOH trail magic, made my way to Bryant Ridge Shelter (754.5) with Keeper and Duke. Right shin is still bothering me.
Shelter is an incredible three levels. All joints are put together using old wood working methods. Shelter is by a stream. Thus, bugs of the biting variety are prevalent. Time for deet and sleep.
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