On May 30, 2009 I traveled to Dahlonega, Ga. to meet up with two friends. We had plans to go backpacking for a week on the Appalachian Trail. My friends were Patti, from Ohio and Nancy, from Georgia. We headed out on Sunday, May 31. Unfortunately, our trip only lasted until midday Monday. I developed severe pain in both knees and had to leave the trail. We were to meet another friend on Tuesday morning but due to the developing problem, our friend Judy extended an offer to us to go to Tennessee and spend the rest of the week at her lake home. We jumped at the offer and headed to Tennessee. Here are photos of the short backpacking adventure and of the time we spent with Judy at her lake home with more of our backpacking buddies whom we met in our beginners backpacking trip last year. We had the time of our lives and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Judy, Ellen and Susan for turning lemons into lemonade! I love you all. If you have time, the best way to view the photos are to choose 'slideshow' and view it fullscreen.