DAY SIXTY-FOUR, July 12, 29.9 Miles
At mile 1227.5
Brief storm early this morning, but only cloud cover and brief attempts at rain for the rest of the day. Got back on trail about 8.30 and climbed the first 3.4 miles in an hour on town food. The wind was annoying but the Sierra Buttes are pretty spectacular. I've definitely increased my average walking speed, doing thirty miles in a day with plenty of time to spare, rather than having to hike to almost dark. Data book told me there was no water for a while so I slid painfully down a steep bank to get a couple of litres, getting some nice cuts in the process, only to cross about five streams before making camp. Nice.
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