Yesterday evening we thought we were pretty smart, choosing a campsite based on there being no wind. The grass stood straight up, and was not bent over like in other windy spots. I did a little compass check. It was on the lee side of the hill. This did not however fully protect us as there was a bit of a windstorm with sporadic rain.
We woke up in heavy mist and packed up our wet tent. We walked fast to keep warm and wore our rain gear for the first time. The wind was so strong at a dip between two hills, that we not only had to walk towards the left in order to keep straight, but also dig in our hiking poles and really use our leg muscles to keep upright.
We arrived at Hiker Town, a kind of hostel for hikers, at 11:30 and moved into our own private trailer. Debbie gave us a ride to the store where we picked up beer and snack food, then made us corn on the cob and a pork sandwich back at the place. I also went for a gigantic bowl of cookies and cream ice cream.
We've heard a lot about Hiker Hunger and neither of us have really experienced it... until now, about 6 weeks from when we started. After my ice cream I had a family sized bag of chips/crisps.
Anyway, it has been nice to rest this afternoon because the next two days will involve walking along the LA aqueduct and the Mojave desert. Hoping there will be a few clouds. Tomorrow there are 24 miles to the next water source.
11 comments:
Love the camper!
And...eat all the ice cream and chips you want!! You earned it!
Sounds like ya'll are really getting into a groove now! Thanks for the regular blog updates. Tell Running Commentary that I liked the nickname "Pinky" better...
Hey you two! Glad to see you are doing good. We are about 2 says behind you. Hope to meet up agsin someday@
KOKO & The Bald Guy
Keep it up! You guys rock!!!....r
Hi you walkers you. Really enjoying your blog! Here in the burg we have had a couple of nice days at last. Wondering how the sun protection plan turned out for you? Maybe you are just being Scottish and once there's a good burning on day one just push through the pain? Works for everyone on Portobello beach. Thinking of you gals. X fran
Did auntie Tracy take the two pictures with the dog in it xxx I miss u guys loads
No, Orla it was your FAVOURITE aunty that took those amazing dog pictures.... :) We both miss you so much! Xxxxxxxxxxx
Our protection plan was to drink carrot juice for a month beforehand. Seriously. And it worked. No burns, well, except for my nose, but that's a whole different issue..
Xxx
Us too.
We had a lot of wind in the Mojave so to speak. Hopefully it will have died down when you get there. :)
HFS!!! For edification, that's "Holy Fucking Shit!!!" You two are rocking my world big time right now...close to 600 miles behind you...you are past the magical 21% mark, which means...more ice cream and chips/crisps!!!
This is such an incredible feat and I'm truly there with you in spirit every step of the way. When I wake up in the middle of the night these days, I sometimes think that it's about the time you're getting on the trail )'(
loads of love, leg strength and cloud coverage whenever you desire it, lanai
Ingrid-big belly laughs I had from you today. And yes I can just imagine Tracy making sure all things
were right with the blister guy.
I wish I could be a fly on the wall but then again there are not many
walls where you guys are.
Love,Mom
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