Alright. Kneecaps.

DAY TWELVE, May 21, 24.1 Miles
At mile 209
Pretty cold this morning. Not too fun of a day at all really. Had to descend 7000ft to the desert floor. But first there was more climbing to do. Got a big, impressive view of San Jacinto and the desert floor that a photo could never do justice, so I didn't. The descent was all switchbacky and way longer than it could have been. Everyone complains about this section, I guess PCTA have justifiable reasons for putting the trail where they do and it's really not to big of a problem. Just that the grade of the trail can be frustratingly gentle at times. Besides, as much as it was longer it was also a lot easier on the body. I saw a King Snake eating a Rattlesnake. Amazing. Got to the bottom and water about five and hung out, the plan was to troll under the interstate but stopped a mile short. There's a huge wind farm in this valley. So, yes, it's windy. And I'm sleeping on sand. With no shelter up. And there's ants about. Grand.