"The hiking was steep and strenuous, but the living was easy." -Dan White (author of The Cactus Eaters) on the PCTI'm hitting the old, dusty trail a day later than planned. It took me longer than anticipated to get my place all cleaned out, my gear all together, and my goodbyes all said before I left. I'm in central California currently and am leaving this morning to drive down to Campo (the Southern Terminus of the PCT). I had a huge meal at Olive Garden last night and I'm feeling super gross--like I've consumed all the carbs and fats my body can possibly handle--so I'm officially ready for a long hike.
We manged to leave Siskiyou county less than twenty-four hours before snow hit. What are the chances? The only real snow that fell "this season" (though the season has really passed) and I wasn't even there to see it. And soon I'll be living day after day in the hot, dry desert. I'm using a track phone for communication now, so I don't have a data package. Thus I'll only be able to update this blog when in towns where Wi-Fi is available. Hopefully by the next time I post on here I'll have logged 100 miles or more.
Here I go...
Wishing you good weather and cool springs. I'm 3 chapters into Cactus Eaters and love'n it! Really looking forward to these posts so I can experience your adventure. Love you!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck out there, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteHey, chapter 12 takes place in Kelcy's Restaurant in Tehachapi! That's where I took you and Katherine. Did you realize that and just want me to be surprised? So frick'n cool!
ReplyDeleteI know you're journaling and may not have Wifi for a while but I want to subtly encourage you to give us everything ... every word. Interesting writers are honest and unfiltered. We will never get to see and experience this for ourselves. I can't wait to read your words. You rock!