A week ago I started my hike. It's amazing that I have already covered 150 miles.
Tomorrow we leave at 8 and will be walking an alternate route on the trail due to a trail closure. It will add an extra day to my hike.
This morning everyone in our cabin walked to town and had breakfast at the Red Kettle restaurant. Everyone uses their trail names and I met several other through hikers.
We all then walked around town but soon realized that most stores did not open until mid-morning.
Back at the cabin. "G'had" wanted to have everyone review the contents of his pack. He ended up sending about 5 pounds of gear back home.
He had also bought some special socks with toes, because he had been suffering from blisters between his toes. Unfortunately his shoes were too tight, so he headed out to buy new shoes.
Others in our group bought resupplies and spent time going through their gear. I got out my tent and repaired my guy line that broke in the wind.
G'had also bought a tarp and I helped him get it set up.
I walked to the store with Unbroken and bought food for a spaghetti dinner tonight. I cooked Italian sausage and helped make a fresh salad. I bought Sangria which went well with the dinner.
I still can't believe how wonderful it has been here in Idyllwild. I have come to really enjoy the people and look forward to getting on the trail again.
One more look at our beautiful cabin:
