The next day Al went back down for water so we could have extra for the day. It’s a 10 mile hike today before we get to water again.

We will also hit 100 miles today! Yippee!!

Today is much like yesterday. We are walking along a trail on the side of a mountain, In and around corners.

It’s hot today, we are both slathered in sunscreen and wearing gloves and hats. I am surprised by the greenness that I see. The locals say that the streams that we see are just seasonal. Pretty soon things will dry out.

Again we have great weather. It’s incredible that just a few days ago we were clearing snow to set our tent up and now we shedding layers because of the heat and sun.

The views are great I wish I wasn’t having to watch where I’m putting my feet so much that I’m not looking around. I walked right past this cave.

Then I walked right past a couple of people that stood to the side to let me get past. I was so focused on where I was walking that if they hadn’t said something I would have walked right by them. I about jumped off the trail! Scared me!

Part of the reason I’m focused on my feet is that they are starting to become an issue. My feet hurt! It feels like I can’t trust them, my ankles are always twisting and I keep tripping over them. I try to keep this blog light but factual. It’s my letter home to people that I care about and hopefully to people that care about me. So to be honest I’m not sure how much longer I can be doing this.

We made it to down to the cistern and was told trail magic just ahead . We had soda, cookies and oranges.

We decided to hike on, it was still relatively early. We met up with a fellow hiker and chatted for a bit. Then decided to just camp there.

Tonight we will talk about a plan or if we can continue hiking together.

More later, until then, Be Well!