This is a day of ups and downs and more ups and downs. The trail dips 1,000 feet down and climbs 1,000 feet up. There is no shade and the temperature is 107 deg. The water I'm carrying is 100 deg. There is no shade. The terrain is like a moonscape - nothing growing. I cross over the Santa Clara River ford - and it's just a dry, dusty dip on the horizon - no water!
You may be asking "is he having fun yet?" Well, the early mornings are very nice. I just never expected this much heat. It will be much better when I start into the Sierras - about 190 miles north. But for now - I'll keep treking this dry, thirsty land!
Keep hiking,
Greybeard
P.S.: Thanks to Nimblewill Nomad for donating to the Home of the Innocents. He is a 70 year old thru-hiker being supported by a good friend. Terrific people to know.
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Good Luck Love You Eli
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