Day 91:
There are a lot of yellow jackets flying around here, and I mean A LOT. And although they look more like bees, they are actually wasps. And they are a little too friendly, with no regard for personal space. They land anywhere where there is moisture to be had – including but not limited to: fingers, toes, and spoons that you are about to put in your mouth. It’s rude quite frankly.
I found it somewhat ironic that I have been listening to The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (HIGHLY recommended, by the way), during this time, because I guarantee that I have never been more mindful of my every move than when I am trying to eat dinner while being swarmed by these yellow jackets – thanks for all the tips Thich!
At a water source I met Caveman, and soon after I met a German hiker, Rainbow.
Rainbow and I hiked together into Sierra City, where we were both going to resupply.
Bubble Boy is here! I haven’t seen him since VVR (Episode 36) and before that I hadn’t seen him since Mike’s Place (Episode 8). What a great reunion!
A local Church allowed hikers to camp in they yard, so a bunch of us set up there. I had some great conversations over dinner with Caveman, Mishap, and Bubble Boy.
18 miles today.
Better Beelieve it:
Walking into Sierra City:
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Day 92:
Lazy day hanging with the other hikers in town.
I had received new straps for my trekking poles, and while I was in the process of replacing them, I dropped an essential piece through the floorboards of the wooden porch of the general store – it was gone… duct tape to the rescue!
Later, I ate an entire box of donuts and took a nap. The afternoon sun beating on my back woke me up, and I decided to be productive and pack all my things.
Rainbow, Bubble Boy, and I decided to hike out together. BUT WAIT, first let’s make conversation with this guy with a pickup truck and casually mention that we would love a ride back to trail. Hook, line, and sinker.
The BIG climb out of Sierra City wasn’t going to let us get that far tonight, but hey, at least we got back on trail.
It’s really nice to hike with friends. We decided to camp at a beautiful spot – so beautiful in fact, that Bubble Boy and I cowboy camped, so we could enjoy the view unobstructed by a tent.
3 miles today.
Riding in style:
The climb out of town:
Enjoying this:
No tent, no problem:
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Video (Day 91):
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