Into the Wild

Kai has completed his first week on the Appalachian Trail (start date Saturday, March 19th) and as of today has completed 66 miles. Tomorrow, Sunday March 26, he will cross into North Carolina and have completed 78 miles of his journey. After this initial introduction by myself, Kai will be posting his own thoughts and experiences as I receive his journaling by mail, which I will transcribe and post. I can tell you that already this week he has had great experiences and met many people, including a baby bear cub! He is doing very well, although experiencing the expected fatigue, hunger, and discomfort in the cold rain and snow. For anyone who would like to send a little care package to Kai (it would have to be mailed within the week) you can mail it to "Kai Kaapro/U.S. Post Office/General Delivery/Fontana Dam, North Carolina 28733" and marked as such: Please hold for through hiker, estimated arrival date 4/7/06". He would love to get small, light treats such as candy bars and energy bars, etc.

-Kimberly Kaapro