Day 1

DAY 1:

Surreal! So much talk, planning, and dreaming... now it's finally here! I can't believe I am here. I feel so lucky and blessed to be able to pursue this adventure. I've met so many amazing people within the course of just one day and over 15 miles: 

Girlscout (Pea Hicks): trail angel who picked me up from the airport and drove me to Campo. 

Greg: backpacker who also spent the night at Giscout's. Greg started the trail 1.5 hours before me, but we still met up later. He and I have become hiking buddies. He is one of the members at tonight's campsite. 

Ruth & Dave: couple from Colorado who gave me a ride to the trail head. They're so nice and our personalities are in sync. I hiked with them and Greg for a while. They are two of the members at tonight's campsite.

Jordan & Broc: a cute couple from Ohio I think. I thought Jordan was wearing a Purple Bee bandana, but she wasn't. She is really sweet. They are two of the members at tonight's campsite.

Gigi & ???: They are two of the members at tonight's campsite. I don't know them well but they were at the trail head with me earlier. 

Judith, Gabby, & Kylie: three women I met on separate occasions. I believe they are all friends. Judith is from New Zealand. Gabby is German. Kylie is younger and has dread locks. 

These folks are becoming my trail family as we keep running into each other and are camping together. :)

The hike was beautiful today. I did 15 miles. The weather was hot in the day and became very overcast and cool around 4:00pm. It is still cold and drizzling. I love it! My right hip has been killing me... Grrrrr. It's okay though; I am pushing onward. My pack weight is manageable, however I still have too much stuff even after I mailed some things home this morning. I'm feeling extremely sleepy. Good night! :)