It was 41 degrees this morning. Didn't want to get out of my sleeping bag!
Even though it was cold it was a beautiful day for hiking. We had a little climb just over Onyx Summit and then started down hill. The trail was in great condition and we were continuing through a beautiful forest. A couple miles down the trail we came upon a couch, water and dumpster of supplies left by trail angels from Big Bear Lake.
I filled up with water from a spring a little further down. Just enough to make some Gatorade. It's nice not having all the water weight.
We soon left the trees and it was back to scrub brush, more cactus and no shade. And a little more climbing!
We got to highway 18 around 2 pm. That was 15 miles for us by early afternoon! One of the local Hostels left two coolers. One with fresh fruit and the other with cold beer. Ahh, trail magic!
It was a day of firsts. The hostel we are staying at couldn't come pick us up so we had to hitchhike. We got a ride with Keith and he was a great tour guide. It's also our first stay in a hostel.
Sarge got us settled in, we got showered and laundry started. Soon we were hitching a ride to the grocery store. Maureen picked us up. She was also heading for Vonns. We lucked out and Maureen was done shopping when we were. So we got a ride back.
Had a Thai dinner and a beer at a local brewery. Then it was back to the hostel to pack our food. Quite a few of us doing the same thing.
It's funny how people recognize the PCT hikers. Could it be the shorts, down jackets and crocs were all wearing?
Looks like the adventure continues. How are the toes Liz? Love seeing your pics. Mother's day was brunch at Jeffrey's. He cooked a yummy fritata, and your nephew stole the show, (as usual). Love to you both. ps as you read this are you seeing John (Darren?)
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