Today was the first full overcast day of the trail, which is quite amazing to me. This section of the hike has 100's of lakes. We hiked separately for most of the day. Tracy and I caught up at lunch and went swimming at a beautiful lake.
Met a hiker named Kelso sitting on the trail who was writing down the names of everyone who passed. He has been carrying a very heavy glass contraption that he calls a "bong". I think it may be a device for catching ants. He looked very relaxed.
We had planned to meet Katie and camp at around mile 1959 at the trailhead down to Elk Lake Resort. Tracy and I got there early enough to set up our tents then go to the resort ( a couple of miles there and back) for a burger and beer. We met a great couple called Scott and Siiri who live in Bend and do lots of stuff outdoors. They were at the lake to go kayaking under the blue moon. I didn't realise a blue moon is the second full moon in a month.
We returned up the hill to Katie bearing French fries and donuts for tomorrow's coffee break and exchanged news about our day. Tracy spotted a bear running away from us.
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