Day 6: early start
A 5:40 start after a good night’s sleep and we were on our way, mostly following the contours around the San Felipe mountains. So beautiful in the early morning.
We walked 10 miles to 3rd Gate water cache. We restocked for the next 10 mile waterless stretch. Now we are resting under a shrub waiting for the heat to lessen before hiking some more miles.
Late edition: we walked till 6:45 and have set up a reasonable campsite. Along the way we walked right past a rattlesnake that must have only been 30cm from the path (and our legs). Later we saw another beautiful snake cross the path. (sorry about the order of the photos but I can’t work out how to do it my phone)
Also is that the beginnings of the Abe Lincoln returning??
He was a well respected gentleman, so no negative comments please.
The fans are right, the first photo is epic!
That silhouette photo is awesome. The shadow one is pretty good too. I’m amazed that you get a good sleep out there but glad you are getting it.
Pretty impressive arrangement with that modern day oasis
Glad to hear you are getting a good night sleep, I thought you might be taking turns being on bear watch. Looks awesome.
Early morning silhouette photo is a winner!