It is always hard getting up when your tent is went and its really cold, however, we had only one thing on our mind. Today we were going to town! Where things like bacon cheeseburgers, half pints of ice cream and beer exist. We bombed it up the pass and down the other side. It was stunningly beautiful as we passed creeks, lakes, waterfalls and the odd marmot. The only rub was knowing that in a few days well be climbing up the same long path back to the PCT.
When we arrived at the trail head we were concerned about getting a ride down the 18 mile quiet winding road to Independence. Fortunately a fantastic couple on holiday picked us up. At independence we hit the Subway immediately and ordered foot long sandwiches to tide us over till we got to Bishop 40 miles away.
Though it was cool up in the mountains we were shocked at the 90 plus day down below. We stood in the baking sun for a while as trucks and cars passed by, unaffected by our combined beauty. We were eventually picked up by an ex Marine who served in Vietnam who was coming back from his granddaughters high school graduation. We all got in the back seat and were treated to the Beatles "Obladee oblada life goes on..."at full volume as we sipped cold icy water from his cooler on the front seat. We were in heaven.
We had a great conversation and learned a lot about his time in Nam and his unwelcome return to the US. Great guy.
Got fantastic rooms and deal at the Elms motel. Ramilla , the owner has a great place. Comfy rooms overlooking a park and a copy of the teachings of Budha in the room.
2 comments:
Ieee, when we exited Kersarge Pass in 2012 it was completely covered in snow. It doesn't look like the same place. Crazy!
IEEEEE, when we exited Kersarge Pass in 2012 it was completely covered in snow. It doesn't look like the same place. Crazy!
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