So I walked through a brown field infested by grasshoppers. Having each step set off a storm of grasshoppers trying to latch onto your leg hair (sometimes successfully) is really unpleasant. I tried to block them with my umbrella, which kind of worked. They would tap against it and occasionally get in the concave side, and I'd frantically shake them off. One guy (Canada) said they kept hopping into his boots and getting squished. I'm ok with most insects, but the frequent skin contact was a terrible sensation.
Other than that, today was really hot. The trail came down off the crests onto the aforementioned fields. I'm at Warner Springs (tiny trail town), and there's a big welcome sign, "PCT Class of 2016" (thru-hiking culture definitely has a collegiate feel). I showered with a bucket of cold water and it was amazing. Kaleidoscope of tents pitched under a tree. Mostly American but also a few Euro brands. Tomorrow, I pick up my packages at the PO (tent, food) and set off for a 3.5-day walk to Idyllwild (favorite mountain town name). 14,000 calories of food are ready to go.
Other than that, today was really hot. The trail came down off the crests onto the aforementioned fields. I'm at Warner Springs (tiny trail town), and there's a big welcome sign, "PCT Class of 2016" (thru-hiking culture definitely has a collegiate feel). I showered with a bucket of cold water and it was amazing. Kaleidoscope of tents pitched under a tree. Mostly American but also a few Euro brands. Tomorrow, I pick up my packages at the PO (tent, food) and set off for a 3.5-day walk to Idyllwild (favorite mountain town name). 14,000 calories of food are ready to go.
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