Today "Pebbles" (Debbie) and I made it to Cajon Pass! We got there and there was a short .4 mile walk to a McDonald's! I started by gorging myself on 3000 calories worth of sausage egg and cheese McGriddles....heaven in a plastic wrapper! I want to share with you Pebble's top ten list of things she enjoyed on her PCT section hike with me:
10. The beautiful and quaint village of Big Bear City
9. Viewful and immense vistas from the mountain tops
8. Camping...specifically being read to from "The kindness of strangers" by Mike McIntyre
7. The great feeling of physical exertion and physical challenge
6. The tasty treats waiting at the Cajon Pass McDonald's
5. Seeing three different rattle snakes from less than 5 feet away and not being bitten once
4. After 4 days of hiking stumbling down a mountain and finding an ice cream truck waiting by the side of the road to sell us 6 varieties of iced delicacies including snickers ice cream bars and snow cones
3. The amazingly wonderful and refreshing beaches of Silverwood Lake
2. Coming within 150 ft of a 140 pound mountain lion and getting to enjoy its beauty without becoming lunch!
1. Trail Angels.....they are the people that make us realize how important selfless dedication to others is. They are an example for us all.
The sense of accomplishment seems to be the overwhelming reason in retrospect to deal with the pain of blisters and body ache....That comes from any worthwhile activity so follow Pebble's lead and a sense of accomplishment in your own adventure today!
Love,
Forager
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