November 1

The four of us were up for our continental breakfast around 8 am. Yesterday I think I spent two full hours in the breakfast room eating anything I could get my hands on. This morning the same process happened, but only lasted about an hour. Smooth put his laundry in quick, and by the time it was dry we were packed up and on our way out. We stopped by the convenience store for last minute necessities then headed for the trail. Our hike went really well all day. I suspect that the added town power of a zero the day before had a lot to do with how good it felt. My pack is pretty heavy with food since I am skipping the Big Bear City resupply option and going through to Idyllwild for my next package. It feels great to be back in my sleeping bag and out of the stifling hotel room. The Best Western at Cajon Pass is one of the finest places I have stayed, but being outside is so much better.