Day 9 and 10

Stayed at Siler Bald Shelter last night in the company of through-hiker Charlie Brown (a graduate of University of Alabama trying to decide between graduate schools for mechanical engineering),  a father and daughter doing some section hiking and a guy who was pushing his bike along the trail on his way to Maine.  Weather cloudy yesterday so didn't get to see the "super moon".  Hiked about 13 miles - plan on about 12 today with goal of staying at Cold Spring Shelter tonight.  Hiked to the top of Cyler Bald this morning. (elevation about 4700 feet).  Hope to get to the Nantahala Outdoor Center by tomorrow and take a zero day Tuesday.