Ok so we have not left yet. We are working on eating dinner number two in order to take down my pack weight and any excuse is a good excuse not to go walk into the 100 degree heat in this wind swept valley.

At this very moment though it is very good to be just another piece Hiker Trash on this trail. I am again amazed as Bob the Trail Angel who owns this place just lets us hikers come in in droves and use his showers, guest rooms, and pretty much everything else on the premises. I cannot describe this blessing to you as we are truly in the absolute middle of no where and there is no shade for miles. Most people come in beat down from the trail and the overwhelming heat and are totally welcomed here no matter how bad they look or smell. These overwhelming acts of kindness are something I have never seen before and I am not sure if I will ever see so many again in such a small amount of time. All there is to do now is be grateful and put on my hiking shoes and start walking.