Miles: 0
Total: ~146.6
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Rest days are the best days.
We processed our plans for moving forward and ate too much town food, but most importantly we let our feet rest.
I have ordered new boots, and they are due to arrive midday Wednesday, so we have adjusted our itinerary accordingly and are making the most of our time here. In 2010, Apricots and I hiked the PCT and met another thru-hiker named Train. He was a genuinely good dude that made hiking easier for us at times. He messaged us saying that we should meet up, so in the afternoon he hopped in his car and drove the hour up the mountain to have dinner with us.
We went to the Aardvark food cart and had some awesome burgers. The owner offers all hikers free Rainier Beer, and even offered one to Train because he was a hiker. We sat there catching up, enjoying a beer, with about 10 other hikers, huddled under a large tent. A storm had rolled in and the rain was falling heavy. We all felt relief that we had solid shelter for the night. The owner of the Aardvark came out and offered me some brandy when he saw me eyeing the bottle. I think this guy is super happy doing what he does, running a foodcart and catering to the thruhikers. He seemes quite happy, and his food was amazing.
After the Aardvark, we wandered elsewhere with Train and spent time reminiscing over our 2010 hike, and sharing stories from other adventures. V8 asked Train several questions to help guide him on how to best prepare for hikes like the Continental Divide Trail. As we were saying our goodbyes, Train suggested we zero at his place after the next leg, and before we go back and grab the missed miles in the Goat Rocks. If we time things well, it just might work out well.
Tomorrow we pack up, and hope for an early UPS shipment.
Despite the trail hardships, all of us are starting to feel the call of the hike and ready to move on. But in tue meantime, lets hope that tonights rain storm dumps all the water so we have a clear hike.
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