August 23

We finished out the 9 or so miles to the village lodge on the rim of Crater Lake at a leisurely pace. The pace was slow because our cameras were getting workout pointed across the lake taking pictures every half mile. We met a few more nobos as they headed out, and got some information about some of the stops ahead. I've looked at a few more potential resupply points and want to ask a nobo about the stops if I get a chance. We climbed up to The Watchman, a fire watch tower, for lunch and had great views and a cool breeze. It was warmer up on the watch tower than down on the rim where a stiff cool wind had its effect and made the temperature feel almost cold. 

My stay tonight consists of a rollaway bed and a feather pillow. Not bad accommodations for a hiker. So far we've had a steak dinner and a shower to get the first layer of grit off. I'll go for a bath for the second layer and call it a night.