This post is going to be really short. We set our alarm to 6:30 the night before to really sleep in! Its crazy to think of 6:30 as sleeping in but the fact that we woke up at 6 feeling rested shows how our circadian rhythm has evolved. We packed up and hit the road by 7. The first thing we came accross was a long eerie tunnel under the highway. Sherpa pointed out that it looks like a PCT symbol.
On the other side of the tunnel was Vaquez Rocks and they were stunning! It was a really pleasant walk through canyons of crazy conglomerated, cliffs, caves, and boulders. On the way we were coordinating breakfast plans with Amelia, now Tofu. She got her trail name and it is very fitting. We are so excited to catch up to her and we also got a message from Yote and 2.toe who were on there way! It’s really nice to catch up with old friends.
We met Tofu in town and went and had a delicious breakfast then got a ride to Hiker Heaven. Hiker Heaven’s efficiency is only matched by Scout and Frodo’s in Campo. They have their shit together. Tofu tipped us off to their mechanical precision, but we had no idea how many hiker trash management systems they had in place.
When we arrived we got an orientation by a guy who reminded me so much of a happy John McCain who hiked a couple of years ago. Quick list of amenities:
- Couples Private Suite
- Internet Tent
- Power
- Sewing Tent with Sodas
- Laundry
- Showers
- Towels
- Hiker Clothes
- Plenty of Shaded Lounging
- Package Pickup
- Mailing Station
- Water
- Kitchen
- TV Lounge
- Ear Plugs
It’s a magical place. We have seen so many good trail friends and had a room to ourselves because we were a couple and arrived early. We went to bed around 9:30 and before we knew it, we were sleeping like little hiker babies.
Those amenities sound as though you were at the Ritz… good for you! And you both look GREAT! Love you! ?
Julie!!! So glad I got to catch up on all of your adventures. Can’t wait to read more. We miss you here in Portland!
So is there a hiking rule that you use made up names? It is so confusing to me ( Im sure not you guys) ….curious that’s all.
Beautiful photos…I could take pictures of the puddles we have!!!
love u big