I then hiked in to the woods with my camera and camping gear hoping to find a backcountry spot to camp. I overshot my hike and passed the poorly marked sites and found myself at the beginning of the 5 mile hike. It seemed like a rather difficult 2 miles in, but hell i'm a bit out of shape and I had a 50 pound makeshift back pack on my back. Irritated by the situation I decided to settle into a campsite on the far South side of the park. Right as I pulled in to the campground I noticed to very tired looking men off to the side. I stepped out of my car to register and we began to talk. Joe, a long bearded man from Chattanooga, Tennesse and Tiff, a German and newly relocated Atlantan. We talked for a bit and decided to share a camp spot to save money. I took the two men to the camp store and they were thankful enough to purchase two nights of camping. We ended up having a great time and sharing many memories and stories. We eventually were joined by Al' and Jordan, a father and son duo. Oh and did I mention all of these men were hiking the Appalachian Trail. The two nights with these new friends went by very quick, but I am very glad I got to share time with them. it's easy getting lonely on the road. They told me I should go visit Blackrock summit before I departed. I took there word for it and made my way hiking in to the rocky mountainside. I slipped on the rocky slope till I made it to the top. The view was incredible. 360 degree's of visible mountains and wilderness. I made my way back to Sophia and ended up taking another hiker back to the campsite from the summit. I really enjoyed helping these guys, because I felt there pain with my measly little 5 mile hike. From there I departed and headed to Long Island to visit my sister.
Once I made it to Long Island I was greeted by my sister and nephews. They have been so amazing to stay with and I really have found a special place for them in my heart. It has been nice building a stronger relationship with my sister. We didn't grow up together so my memories have been very faint. I definitely feel a lot closer to her now and the two boys have grown so much since the last time I have seen them. I really want to try to be a better uncle for them as well. Denise took me into Brooklyn so I could stay with a friend for the night and visit the Buckminster Fuller Institution. I had a great time visiting with Derek and walking around the city. It was a little odd not having anyone with me and just wandering, but I had a lot of time to think about what I needed to be doing to prepare for the rest of my journey. I woke up from Dereks early in the morning and took the train back to Williamsburg. I got some breakfast and headed to the Bucky Institute. There I spent the day reading Earth, Inc. which was published in 1947. I was the only one in there other than the 2 people who worked there. It was a really nice study area with a bookshelf of interesting literature from Bucky, about Bucky, or from people who influenced Bucky. I was able to take a lot of notes as well as passing forward information about my documentary and the idea for my experimental social project. Hopefully I will hear back from their project coordinator. Denise then came and picked me up and took me home for a delicious home cooked meal. I will set off in the morning to go to Portland, Maine where I will visit my friend Watson and hopefully take a lot of pictures. This I think will be the last place I visit in my journey. My money is getting low and the toll roads are wearing the budget thin. For now it is late and I shall rest up for tomorrow.
Till next time,
Scott
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