We started off strong with two 20 mile plus days. Our first two days have been similar routines in that we have done 15 to 16 miles before lunch, taken 4 hour breaks and then finished with another 6 to 8 miles.
The sun is relentless, I am glad to have a huge goofy looking hat. Despite the sun, the high desert scenery is spectacular. I am seeing a lot of new plants and animals, and learning a lot about how to stay comfortable in our new environment.
Today we had to do a long road walk around a helicopter crash site. We could see the clean up effort from the re-route. The exposed repetitive pavement walk took a toll on us and we revived ourselves with ice cream from the general store in Mt. Laguna.
Now we are just below Garnet Peak at mile 49 and it is well past bedtime.
Very happy to be out here...
2 comments:
Sorry to hear about the detour. Was able to read about the military helicopter crash on the PCT web site.
Glad you are taking it easy in the incredible heat.
Uncle Jack
thanks for mentioning the pct site, uncle jack. for the curious, here's the link. look at the update for may 6.
http://www.pcta.org/planning/during_trip/Trail_con_SC.asp
stay cool, kids! sheesh that's hot.
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