Following our photo shoot, we grabbed a cup of coffee and headed to Fayetteville. After polling social media on the best breakfast in the area, we landed at The Farmer's Table and it was everything we hoped for (and more). My only regret was not ordering my own side of potatoes! It was both delicious and adorable-- their outside patio was adorned with crochet blankets for guests to cuddle up as they sipped their coffee and enjoyed the morning.
Then we headed to Academy, because I was set on checking out their hiking gear selection. I was hesitant to spend a lot of money on hiking boots (given that we will only hike a few days), but wanted to make sure I was prepared for the weather. I found some waterproof hiking boots for $30, and grabbed some wool socks to top the purchase off. Since then, we've added backpacks, hydration packs, and rain jackets to our hiking list (in addition to LAYERS). Ashley is going to provide the snacks and first aid. I'm not much of a hiker, so preparation is key for me.
I am currently keeping a running list for packing. We've been told to pack lots of layers, especially for our hiking and coast days. Ashley suggested a fleece underneath our rain jackets. Beanies, gloves, and scarves were recommended. Rain jackets are a must. Cameras are implied. HELP! What else do we need?