We made it to Big Bear today, a scheduled self resupply for us. The hostel couldn't pick us up from the trail so we hitch hiked, a first. Keith gave us a ride all the the way to the hostel and was a great tour guide. We ended up hitching again to the supermarket and was picked up by Maureen, a very nice woman. She told us she doesn't pick up hitch hikers, except for PCT folks. We all have the same look, crocs, dirty clothes, and down jacket. As it turned out she was heading to the supermarket also, and our luck continued. She was checking out the same time we were and offered us a ride back to the hostel. Trail magic!!
We ate at a wonderful Thai restaurant, Royal Thai Cafe, two for one coupon, perfect. Things just got better, there's a microbrewery around the corner so we had to stop and check it out. Delicious chocolate porter.
I should talk about the hike today. We climbed up to 8635ft, huffing and puffing but we also had some nice descents.
I bet the meal was amazing…wow, that's quite a steep climb! inspiring!
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