Thursday, November 8, 2018

They finally arrived


8 November 2018 Thursday

Awoke to another sunrise from my hammock.  I never get tired of see these.  To bad I don't take time at home.  Get too busy.  I do get to see them on morning runs, but not every day.

Packed my gear and headed out for a nice day of backpacking.  That is when i noticed my new arrival.  They finally came.  I got my backpacker legs.  I was able to hike from shortly after sunrise to just before sunset.  I had minor soreness.  It is a great feeling.   I forgot it takes about 5 days to get used to the pack and hiking with 40 pounds on your back.

I saw some wild life today other than squirrels.  I saw a doe, but she ran off before i could get a picture.  I also found a herd of high schoolers at one of the views.  It was scary so I left quickly.
Today since I by passed the shelter at 7 miles I needed to find another water source.  I added 8 miles so Friday i only need to do 10 miles.  My water source to day was a spring bubbling up right next to the trail.  I filtered the water and took 3 liters.  I need some for dinner and tomorrows hike.  Hoping the rain holds off until afternoon. 

Heating water for dinner 

Through thr rocks

Over the rocks

View from Peter's mountain 

Another beautiful view

Just finished setting up camp as the sun sets

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