"Made it to paradise valley. Had an awesome lunch." 4/7/22 6:43 PM
I rose early to the bewilderment of my neighbors that morning, and started clocking some miles on easy terrain. After I had been cruising for a while, I set my sights on arriving to Paradise Valley Cafe with ample time to grab my resupply package and eat before they closed, at 3:00 PM. This gave me little to no time for breaks, and it was necessary for me to set a high pace throughout the morning into early afternoon. Along the way, another hiker tagged along who shared my goal. With the toughest climb of the day in the rearview mirror, we hiked down the 1 mile stretch of trail off the PCT to get to Paradise Valley. I grabbed a table with my hiking buddy, then headed to the bathroom and the resupply package stash. I found my primary resupply easily, but the envelope containing my titanium spoon, the one I left in Barbara's car on the first day, was nowhere to be found. I enjoyed a great meal before we got kicked out so they could close. At this point I began to realize how much of a beating my feet had taken that day. With my shoes off, I could easily see the many blisters between my toes. Along with a couple more hikers, we hitched a series of poorly planned rides before finally arriving at the trailhead. Just a mile in, there was a great place to camp, so I set up and passed out.
Sunrise as I began my day, a horned toad beginning his day:
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