Mile 2001- 2007 Big Lake Youth Camp to Bend

It was so nice sleeping indoors in the cabin last night. We took our time eating breakfast and lingered a little before heading back out in the trail. We only had a few miles to walk to Santiam pass. We chatted the whole way and got there pretty quickly. We bumped into Rafiki, now Scout, and chatted for a while before attempting to hitch. 

Just as we were about to try walking to a better spot we were picked up by a really nice guy and his three sons. I got to ride in the back of the truck, which was brilliant. 

They were going as far as Sisters so we stopped off there for some lunch at the Sno Cap. We bumped into Astrid and Israh, so great to see them again. 

Then Scot, part of the couple we met at Elk Cove Resort came to pick us up and drive us to his home in Bend. 

We ended up staying two nights with Scott and Siiri. 

Bike rides, store, salmon, creamed corn and salad, use of computer, laundry. Next day we went to REI and bumped into Astrid and Israh again. Then Scott took us to a running store where I picked up new shoes. The Vasques I bought in Chico are already falling apart. Lets see how New Balance trail runners do. 

Scott is a long distance runner (100 mile races!!!!) and has company sponsorships etc as well as being a paramedic and Siiri is a physical therapist so we were lucky to get lots of advice and practical help with our shoe/feet/body questions. 

They were amazing hosts, Scott took us to a great Mexican restaurant for lunch, and we were treated to a great steak dinner in the evening. All in all a fabulous time.