We are rushing to meet Pod's mom tomorrow. She has our next seven days of food and we don't want to keep her waiting and worrying. Therefore: big miles! Today we did 24 miles and it feels like a 30 on the PCT. Most of the difficulty comes from the winter daylight hours. We only have about 11 hours of daylight compared to the PCT's 15. Shorter breaks and faster pace are required.
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Today we finally left road for trail, easing stress on the legs and feet while increasing wildlife sightings. Saw an armadillo for the first time. It slunk off into the bushes. Much of the trail has gone through public land shared by cows. Despite the cow turds it is nice to be under trees. Palms, oak, and pines predominate, with the occasional cypress in the swampier areas.
Today was also the last hot day for a while. A cold front is moving in as I type this. Lightning is flashing in the distance. Tomorrow should be in the low 70's and Sunday won't make it above 65. We are all looking forward to the change.
Another change: tonight is the first night not camped with Pod and Gnar. Big mile days increase the chance of becoming separated as we all have different approaches to the challenge. Another difference is being able to chat on the phone in our tent to our friends two miles back. Much more cell coverage on this trail.
Our bodies are holding up fine. All is good.
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