I do hate that I am going to have to revisit this 100 mile stretch, which is supposed to be some of the most scenic on the entire trail. I also worry for Caleb, granted, he is much more accomplished than I. But, it's a 7,000 ft lose in elevation followed by a 7,000 foot gain in elevation. Hopefully he finds some hiking partners out there. He's been very helpful over the past 48 hours. A regular ol' pal.
As Caleb noted, worst case is a stress fracture. We aren't discussing this option. It would be a frustrating tragedy.
Today is snowed in Idyllwild, which by the way, is a beautiful little mountain town in So. Cal. Caleb and I are semi-joking about starting a restaurant here. I'm suggesting we theme it around Chicken and Waffles. Yes, Chicken and Waffles. It would be a huge hit. Hot Sauce, Fried Chicken, and Waffles. Hello.
The people at the Silver Pines Lodge are amazing. Giving rides, helping with laundry, providing discounts. It's the first home away from home.
I'll add a couple of pictures here for viewing (dis)pleasure. It's not really my ankle as much as it is my lower tibia. I feel like a hobbled ol' cow. We are patiently waiting, surviving on Pizza, mexican food, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, Friends re-runs, Iron Chef America, TV movies, and a warm room. It's not half bad, except, after moving for so many days in a row, you get ancy. Ready to move, ready to continue. Our Mammoth date of June 30th isn't changing, and we aren't slowing down.
- Brandon
Hang in there Brandon. I said a little prayer to St. Christopher (patron saint of travelers) for you both tonight at church. I booked my Mammoth Lakes trip today, looking forward to seeing you both there.
ReplyDeletePlease put your health first. Your pace might be wearing on your body. If you need at some point to catch a ride to Mammoth Lake do that. Motherly advise.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mom
did you say chicken and waffles???
ReplyDeleteKeep it up guys. Make sure you rest though. You got a long way to go.
ReplyDeleteBrandon keep in high spirits. Keep us updated and get yourself healed.
Ya'll be smart. Don't push it too hard. Smart hikers know their limits and are prepared for all possibilities, dumb ones end up on the news. Stay prepared.
I got da prayers for ya'll.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteYou are a winner. you know what winnders do? they prevail against all odds. You can do it bud. Good luck to ya