The night was quiet at Castle Creek but the morning unusually cool … probably one of my coldest on trail.
It is late August so I’m aware that the seasons are changing but I was also thankful that I was so incredibly lucky with the weather for this trip! 3 times I had light drizzle for just a few hours, and one thunderstorm with hail … that’s it.
Coffee, breakfast, campfire … then we were off to hike 8 miles back to Manning Park.
Surprisingly this part of the Provincial Park is not maintained and there are a lot of blowdowns and slipping sections. I hope BC Parks can improve on that! Note the different size backpacks …
Closer to the end, my friends Stephen and Sheilagh joined us for the last stretch. And Phil was also able to stop on his way to the island and welcome me back! It was a party!
After some lunch we headed back to Kelowna.
It still feels very weird to be back at my house. Inside with lots of walls, lots of stuff and so many clothes to choose from 😂 I feel disconnected from the outdoors, the weather, feeling cold or warmth.
Great job Biggi. Thats a long way.
Thanks Greg! It was an amazing adventure!
Congratulations! Welcome back! And thank you for sharing your adventure with us!
While you are in quarantine, take the time to look at all your amazing pics & reflect on & savour what you have accomplished. Oh- and get some well-deserved rest too!
Hope Life in Kelowna won’t be too mundane for you!
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Rox
Thanks Rox. See you out cycling!! Need to keep moving …
Congratulations Biggi! Glad you had an awesome time and are home safe!
Thanks for following along!!!
Biggi: Fabelhaft! I am thrilled that you’ve done it, and loved the pictures, even if I’ve only clicked on for the past week or so. You look great, and the mountains and the trail look so reassuring — great pals unterwegs. Can’t believe it’s over!!!!! I think Kelowna will be a bit of a let down, not to mention what a different world you’ve returned to. After doing the PCT, however, I think it always remains, just as I’ve enjoyed being with you the last few days. Love and hugs, Melody
Thanks Melody, so appreciate your encouragement and sharing the journey. Hope I get to see you sometime soon!
Glad you’re safely back home, although I will miss reading your daily posts with the gorgeous pics. With that determined spirit of yours you can accomplish anything you want. Congratulations. See you at Wed evening cycling I hope.
Thanks for following along Mel! Maybe I just keep posting 😉
It must be a surreal experience to return home after being on the trail for several months. How long does it take get “back in the flow” of your home life? Do you have routines that help you adjust?
It does feel weird. Real life is much more complicated. So many influences, things to do, expectations to meet. On the trail I was just me.
Biggi. I will miss all the pictures of your adventure but glad you’re back safe and sound! The question remains: Did this trip meet your expectations? 🙂
Thank you for being such a dedicated support and fan! It more than met my expectations … I am so grateful and lucky I got to do this!