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PCT Day 109, San Francisquito Road to Darling Road (Hiker Heaven) 24 miles

I think that passion is the secret ingredient that drives hard work and excellence. – Kelly Ayotte Terrie warned me and they came. Tree rats exploring the manzanita in the moonlight. I’m up before sunrise, pack up and head inside where Terrie offers coffee – and another fantastic hug. She is such a generous soul, […]

PCT Day 108, Maxwell Road to San Francisquito Road (Casa de Luna) 15 miles

Success, they taught me, is built on the foundation of courage, hard-work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fears. – Susana Martinez My bashful bear – or at least somewhat easily controlled bear – never returned. The food bag acted as a head rest […]

PCT Day 107, Hiker Town to Maxwell Road, 25 miles

I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own. – Michelle Obama No spiders last night at least that I was aware of. I slept well even with […]

PCT Day 106, Tylerhorse Canyon to Hiker Town, 24 miles

Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to do what makes you happy. That’s my life motto. – Demi Lovato It wasn’t long before the sky lightened above the canyon walls and a huge moon emerged turning my little lair silver. I heard […]

PCT Day 103, ridge above Kelso Road to below windmills, 25 miles

If you’re one of those people who has that little voice in the back of her mind saying, ‘Maybe I could do [fill in the blank],’ don’t tell it to be quiet. Give it a little room to grow, and try to find an environment it can grow in. – Reese Witherspoon I rushed to […]