Day 33: towards Mordor
We headed out under foreboding skies, first a climb into the mountains which fortunately were not covered in snow but the air was cold and we had intermittent rain.
The climb felt more strenuous as we were well loaded up with water for hiking through a dry stretch. When we reached the summit it became apparent that we could make it to the highway crossing by the end of the day rather than requiring another camp.
At the highway we caught up with a couple of young hikers who were married at the end of last year and are spending their honeymoon on the PCT. Steven made a phone call to a trail angel and 20 mins later as we shared a ride into Tehachapi the heavens opened and rain poured down.
We chose the same motel as Steve as it is close to the post office, which we will visit tomorrow to pick up our resupply boxes. We will make this a “zero” i.e. spend two nights here for the benefit of a full day off.
Just checked thats from Tweed to Sydney, so now you are on your way to Melbourne
Great going you two
Loving your photos and the tales of your adventures. So impressed with your progress – 500 miles!
Enjoy your day off xx
Ah!……the ominous wind farms…….I remember the ones in Albany……getting closer to Sequoia now….very wise to camp below the cloud line, the cold and damp can take too much out of you. Enjoy your rest day…….exciting now you are approaching the National Parks, more animals !! Wahoo !!
Jus wondering? Do you have trail names yet?
Great photos.
Interesting weather photos, awesome shots. Spending your hiney moon on the PCT, mmm, if they can get through that, I guess they can get through anything. Good on them.
Fabulous photos
A very well-deserved zero! Great photos but not so great wintry conditions.
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