DAY FOUR, May 13, 17.2 Miles
At mile 77.2
Today ended up being amazing. Basically went for broke and did the 17.2 miles as quickly as possible, finished about 2pm. It was hot. the last couple of miles you drop down to the valley floor and the heat sits on you. I had planned on camping at Scissors Crossing where there is a water cache (big thanks to all involved there too), and hitching up to Julian for a resupply tomorrow. But. Had come across some section hikers, Mike and Phyllis, earlier in the day who offered me a lift to their campground (Stagecoach trails, not sure how many hikers use it, but it's friendly and cheap). So Mike took me down on his motorbike (yes), relaxed in their trailer with cold drinks (yes), and gave me some leftover hiking food (almost enough for resupply). I got a shower and washed clothes, and we went to an Indian Casino (oh, yes) for a massive dinner that would frighten even Binod. Basically Mike and Phyllis are some of the nicest people I've ever meet. I'll see them when I get near Tahoe as well. I have some serious pay-it-forward to give. On a more painful note, I keep getting this rash from all the pointy desert plant-folk and the heat and dry make my nose bleed like crazy. Good times.
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