Another section done. Section D is finished. There's not a lot to say about Monday. I can't believe how fast time is passing. It's May 22 and I've hiked over 400 miles! The guide book said the next 20 miles would be hot and exposed, so we got up at 4 and were hiking before 5. The first 8 were up and down and it was already getting hot at 7. We stopped at a KOA for a cold soda which was quite refreshing. It was a wonderful spot but we didn't linger as we wanted to beat as much heat as possible. It was a good effort but the last 5 miles were mid day and I staggered into town. Nothing that an air conditioned cafe couldn't fix though. Agua Dulce is home to Vasquez Rocks County Park. These rock slabs are reddish brown and tower above. They form small canyons with lots of small shrubs, trees, and desert plants like Mormon tea. There were signs identifying the different greenery.
I'm staying at Hiker Heaven. It is a trail angels home. They have turned their backyard into a small encampment with cots and large canopies. There's a trailer in back too with a kitchen, shower, living room area. They have horses too. It's a nice place. We are planning on hiking out tomorrow evening around 430. No more hot desert hiking in mid day for this girl! There will be four of us: Easy Miles, That Guy, Gnu, and me.
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