(Day.001)---April 09, 2005

In the late mouning at Amicalola Falls State Park, GA. Joe, who lives in Dahlonega, pick me up at North Spring Station and took me to his log house at the top of hill. He and his family welcomed me with Japanese meal, natto, ume-boshi, miso soup.

With Joe and his son and daughters at the trailhead to the Springer Mountain where is the southern terminus of A.T.. Taken by Sayuri, Joe's wife.	Found a beautiful butterfly in the wood.

A view form the top of Amicalola Falls, after 30-minute-hike from trailhead.

Just leaving the top of Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of A.T..	The plaque and "white blaze" at the top of Springer Mountain.

Arrived at "privy" in Springer Mountain Shelter, just after leaving Springer mountain.

Day.000+++Day.002



happy trail