Donald drove me. Got McDonald’s & took a poo @ rest stop. Nerves were high as we approchaed. QUick hello from trail gretters. Gave me a poop bag & a pct tag.
Off I Go!
Donalds honking at me as I walk the trail next to the road. Got in a rythm quick.
Now I’m under a tree 11 miles in at 1 pm and just had 2 tuna wrapes (Bacon Ranch) for lunch w/ Ruffles. Mandatory 20 min break. Big miles today to get to Lake Morena.
20 miles done. Blister on L big toe. R calf and achilles feel fine after being sore. from yesterday. Walked 9:27 am – 5:15 om
Terrain was mild today w/ a big downhill and up to finish +- 1000′
-Mac & Cheese (Annie’s) w/ Jerky
-Trail Magic Sprite
-Met Charles from Tennessee, he did the AT in 2018. Will do some miles with him & group if toe allows.

This trek is intimidating. It’s a really long way. I felt isolated today. I Love that when I’m walking. Feeling like an explore reading the landscape. It’s harder at camp when others are socializing. I didn’t go to the group, I felt fine about it but for a moment as I’m on the outside looking in I felt alone.
Making Friends will be important to keep the vibes high. I also need to balance hiking how I want.
Today I pushed it to get 20. Did it fast. Will my body regret it tomorrow?
Need to shed gear. Way too much weight. Sending this & other hardcover notebook, book, letters, back to 5007 Princeton real soon. Can draw on small notebook &cards. Delaney can prolly send me more blank cards. Today I played my Harmonica. S/o trail magic beers (I didn’t have one) but don’t be drunk guy yelling. Noted. “How many hikers have been murdered on the PCT?” -Drunk dude.