About 2 weeks ago I set out from Mammouth, CA with my friend Guthook and we hitched in to Truckee, CA to get a ride from a trail angel, Bill Person, to Reno airport. Guthook was flying back to New England for a wedding and I was picking up my good friend Isaac. I said goodbye to Guthook and waited in the Reno airport for 6 hours! I bought a book and read, no gambling for this lady. Isaac's flight got in asnd we boogied to the trail the next day. Starting from Mammouth the two of us took it slow the first week cuase Isaac was getting over a cold. Once we got to Tuolumne Meadows in Yasemite National Park we decided to hitch into the Valley. It is about 40 miles and we were very lucky to run into a guy I had met 300 miles before. John was very kind and took us out of his way, and all the way into the valley. Oce there Isaac and I walked around and took pictures of all the beautiful water falls. there are many. With the abundance of snow melting in the Sierras the Waterfalls were at gushing speeds! it was great! after a couple of days meandering the Valley we headed back to the PCT. there is still snow in the hills but it is melting quickly. I am so sick of snow! It is July for goodness sakes! And speaking of July, the two of us made it in to the quaint town of Bridgeport for July 4th! HAPPY AMERICA DAY!!! this little town has the most country pride I've ever seen! everyone in town was wearing flag shorts and shirts and hats. there were flags hanging off every street lamp and there was a Rodeo in town, not to mention the blow up bouncy pits, talent shows, and grease pole contests. It was true americana. We ate burgers and Beers and had a grand time. Now that we are in South Lake Tahoe, It has been 2 weeks and Isaac Has to go back to VT to finish up his Masters program (school is so Lame!). and I will be headed back to the trail tomorrow. I love walking and should really look into jobs where I would get paid to backpack. Feeling good!
Peace and Love
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