On the Trail Again 7/20

Castle Crags

Big Walls of the Crags. 

We lived through the night. Firecracker let the implications of SAG wash over her. It was 10:20 pm and there was nothing she could do at that moment. She closed her eyes and went to sleep. The implications went to sleep with her. There are many ways she can handle this. She could take to her bed and not get up. Cover her head because the task is too big and it is hopeless; to stop this inevitable slide into the destruction of this living planet. If the planet gets sicker we will get sicker. Look around, it seems to be happening. She could get off the trail and find out everything she needs to know about chemtrails and start doing something or, she can finish this job, enjoy it, and deal with chemtrails and their implications in October. She lived  through the night. That's encouraging. 

The dreaded chemtrails

      Today, July 20 we climbed in 90 degree weather for about 4,200ft. Sweat dripped off of us non-stop for 8 hours. Davis dropped us off at 7:20 and by 3:00 we were on our backs, feet up on a log sleeping across the trail. The heat had slayed us. We slept for 30 minutes undisturbed by any other hikers stepping over us. It was an emergency sleep that allowed us to continue walking. When we reached 4,500 ft the temperature dropped by 25 degrees and the wind picked up. We had heard thunder before our nap but no rain. We had not felt a cool  breeze like this since the Sierra, maybe since the John Muir trail section. It was so welcomed by us. 

What are these crazy plants: California Pitcher Plant. 

     We made camp by 7:30 ish and put up our new free standing Black Diamond Mesa tent. It will stand up to the potential downpours of the Pacific Northwest. It is roomier and feels exceptionally stable unlike our baggy, floppy, Z tent.The Z tent is designed after your basic boyscout pup tent. Not recommended in wind.

Shasta still there. 

   It's now July 21. We woke up to a sky filled with chem trails. More than we have ever seen. FC is confused, angry, sad, incapacitated. Nothing constructive or positive will emerge from this chaotic state of mind and emotions so she will wait until the mud settles and she can see and breath more clearly. She definitely needs more information and space to gain a perspective that is not based on fear, panic, and ignorance. Meanwhile we will hike and enjoy this incredible environment that knows nothing about chemtrails. The one thing FC is sure of is that in the end the planet  will survive, not the humans and that gives her great solace and peace. 

       So far the temperature has been in the 60's. Hallelujah ! We are once again hiking in comfortable weather. I do believe  we have no complaints today. 

Nice teaser lake. To far down.  

       I have noticed how our optimism soars in the morning. We are ready for anything. By late afternoon or sometimes early afternoon that can change depending on the many  variables that form our days but mornings are the best. In the morning we are sure we can accomplish our set mileage and more. Usually it's never more. Today is one such ebullient day where we think 25 miles is in the cards. We 'll get back to you on that.

      We are so grateful for all the encouragement and excitement you guys bring and send to us. Knowing you are with us inspires is to keep going. Thank you a million times.

White Ridge Spring

     Today Mt. Shasta is buried in clouds. Looks like they are all in session, convening a summit meeting to discuss the craziness of humans and what should be done about them. Do they really think they can control the weather and live ? Do they think they are in control? The clouds change colour in anger. Shasta rumbles deep in her depths. They commiserate, the clouds and the mountain, even as trails of chemicals pierce their vapors. "0h these crazy humans"!