Day 5: more trail magic
Today was beautiful but hot. We got going at 5:45 while it was still cool. We had breakfast after an hour, then frequent breaks whenever there was some good shade (not often enough). The sun umbrellas worked well but the heat still reflects off the ground.
We arrived at a highway crossing and have spent nearly three hours under a bridge with other hikers. There is a water cache here so we can refill for the next 14 mile section.
As well as this welcome assistance there were a couple of guys with cold drinks, biscuits, fruit etc. So generous!In a minute we will leave the cool shade of the bridge and do another 4-5 miles before camp.
Our camp for the night at mile 82.6,
Hmm.. sounds tough but take care and keep moving in..mate..
Expected a news- freeze of 4 days, so it was good to have more trail descriptions & pics.
Resting under bridge must have been reviving in such conditions. Have wondered how you are sleeping on such arid stony ground but note the puffed edge of airmattress !
What an effort! Keep up the great hiking. Lots of love x
Don’t envy you in the heat. Don’t overdo it.
Looks hot and dry. Parched. Take care.