Day 41:
I was originally planning on waiting out the heat today, but since it was consistently windy all morning, I decided to hike out at 10am. Fortunately, I felt a little less crazy about it since my new friend Aviator was also ready to hike then.
We walked along the LA aqueduct pretty much all day. It was fairly flat, and the wind kept us cool, so we made great time.
Hiked through fields of Joshua Trees and ended up in the middle of a wind farm, where we set up camp.
Had my first “ramen bomb” dinner (aka mashed potatoes and ramen mix). It’s basically the answer to the question “how many carbs can I eat at once?” The answer… A LOT.
20 miles today!
The aqueduct:
The terrain:
The wind farm:
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Day 42:
So it’s confirmed, I’m a late starter. Aviator packed up camp and hiked out at 7am. I didn’t head out until 8am. Oh well…
Met some new friends at the next water source: Oats, Thunderfoot, and Wild Child.
Pushed on and made it to some sweet trail magic: water, apples, and oranges galore. YUMMY. Met Doc as I was leaving the cache.
Pushed on and camped yet again, in a wind farm.
18 miles today.
This is the desert:
Shade with a view:
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Video:
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Bonus footage:
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Looking good, the sprouting facial hair, like the brethren you recently left behind, those double pair of rollicking Smith Brothers of the Chabad. I am always intrigued by how the desert grows on you. Hey, pick up Edward Abbey’s book, Desert Solitaire, if you get the opportunity. Worth the carry, in the pack, and in the mind.
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Back to the outdoors and the on the trail. Enjoy!
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Nice to see your face!!!
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Max hello again. Following you and see your are doing a great internal growth. Like the air on your face!
Rita & David
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