Thought I only had 7 miles for today but I have 8. Most of it is downhill and it does not take long to do it but I do take my time and do some birding along the way. Actually all along I have been trying to notice birds more because I am in areas where I may see birds I have not seen before in my life and certainly this year. If I could bird by ear I am sure I would picked up many new birds but if I happen to hear a bird, I then have to find it to figure out what it is. With this head cold I am not hearing hardly anything and totally relying on seeing some movement ahead of me.
Apparently most of the PCT herd has already passed me because I do not see anyone on the trail today. I expect I am between groups and that when I return next week I will see a new group of people.
I have some general pictures of the trail to show some overgrowth, some rocks, some trees.
So I missed my mark by a LOT this week. Next week I plan on starting further north where I am suppose to end next week (near Mount Shasta) and then walk the trail from north to south to see how much of it I can take in. Might be kind of funny and people that past me this week might run into me going the other direction next week. I am looking forward to it. Today as I write these posts my head cold is almost gone and I feel like my trail legs are kicking in. Everything is as it should be and God is good.
Phone says 18500 steps and 7 flights
I’m complaining about a head cold?? Look at this
Lenora’s Note:
Don says he will be at the pickup spot about noon, but he is always early so I start early and take what I expect to be the shortest route. This path takes me through Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is incredible and I hope I can get Don to return to the hotel this way. Spectacular but I don’t tarry as I am burning daylight on the twisty roads and slow speed limits.
When I find him he has found a woman who needs a ride and we are off to Chester, a delightful little town. We do return to Hat Creek through the Volcanic Park and enjoy the sights.
Indeed!
The pictures are great, it surprises me how often the terrain changes.
How are the accommodations working out post cabin disaster?
Love you!
All is good. The room at Hat Creek was a good room but just did not have phone or internet. We are at a Best Western in Mount Shasta and it is nice and the service (phone and internet) are great.