Miles: 12.9
Total: ~100.1
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The miles went fast. We woke to clear skies, and watched as the other hikers packed up with us. Thankfully last night fog burned off and it was warmer in the morning than last night during dinner. This came with the consequence of a buggier breakfast, but not intolerable.
We made our descent through several areas of burn zone. By our reckoning, we passed through two different burn zones, one about three years old and one about one year old. Both came with an abundance of black charred tree bark standing in rich contrast to their blood red trunks, and the purple flowers that bloomed at their base. We are debating whether they are blue bonnets or lilacs. An internet search awaits us.
We made quick miles and stopped at a spring for lunch. The burnt forest kept is exposed to the sun, and we yearned for the shade... but when we found the shade of the trees, we also had the clouds wrap up around us.
We have settled into a cabin for the night. There is mouse poop, but the cabin is warm and dry, and the night looks to be heading towards more moisture than we want. We are sharing the cabin with three other thru-hikers.
Tomorrow we are aiming for 19 miles, so it is time for us to get to bed.
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