wedsnesday was an exciting time and also fairly nerve wracking. the desert is a scary combination of too much sun and too little water. with 7 liters of water in my pack i had 20 dry miles in front of me. yesterday i rolled into lake moran and one of the biggest hiker gatherings in the country- the kick-off party- over 2000 hikers from all over the country both new and the legendary.
a HUGE thank you to my DAD for coming down to san diego and seeing me off.
for those of you out there who want to learn a bit about what its like on the trail, read the book WILD by sheryle strayed. she does abeautiful job of portraying common problems and also some more interesting situations that confront hikers here on the trail.
happy trails
-beads
Wow, how heavy is your pack Laura? All the water must be really heavy, but I guess in the desert, that amount of water is nothing! The hiker gathering sounds awesome! So glad you are under way, take care :O)
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Thinking about you daily....really hope you're having a great time. The scenery is gorgeous, and you look great. The high desert is beautiful in the spring, lots of indigenous fruits to eat. Stay hydrated and safe. Love you Chica!!
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