Again we did not have to rush getting up, and with only 8 miles to cover, the heat wasn’t a problem today. Shortly after starting, we started walking on lava…

We really enjoyed the camp spot at Mesa Creek, with easy access to ice cold water and quiet solitude (even though a couple we had met on trail told us…

Great night by Elk Lake, and wonderful views and light in the morning! The shower didn’t happen when we realized they only opened at 11am so we freshened up at…

Another busy day that covered a lot of distance … walking and driving! We woke up in our cozy cabin to Theresa already being chirpy and moving. It was nice…

A full day, going from urban to lake resort to rustic cabin! Thanks again to Kathy and Barb for hosting me in Klamath Falls. I had another go at pour-over…

Rest day and time to hang out with Kathy and Barb (and I got to meet Barb’s mom as well …). Dexter is demonstrating perfectly in the title picture what…

One of those days that ends differently than planned 🙂 But that’s part of the deal for the PCT … In the morning I evaded the skeeters by packing up…

When your host owns a coffee shop and asks you whether you want Americano, Espresso or Latte in the morning … you know the day is off to a good…

Dexter the dog was the star of the day so he deserves the title picture – cute and funny! Luckily the night was quiet and calm, and the two drunk…

Food! What a motivator! It’s amazing how much it can dominate your thinking when you know you’re getting some good salty food at the end of the day’s miles! I…

When I closed my eyes, I saw this from my pillow: When I opened my eyes (5:15am or so), I saw the view in the title picture without even moving…

Assuming I finish around the end of August or first few days of September, this is roughly half time for me! CRAZY how the time flies! However, there have been…