First, I wanted to tell you how happy I am to hear that you're out here on the PCT too! That took a lot of rapid planning, and guts to strap on those big boots and head to the woods. It sounds like you are already cruisin'.
I feel like you're closer, and you are! I mean, we're both on the same hiker highway. But today it's feels especially true.
After months and miles of tough tundra, a glorious number of national parks, and a few pairs of shoes, Jake and I finally made it out of California! Yes, today we crossed into OREGON!
Now, we're only a state behind you, and it's a smaller one, at that.
The Oregon border was complete with a register, bottle of wine, starbursts for the lot, and a line drawn in the dust. We celebrated with our friends Pit Stop and Panama Red, who crossed with us. One by one we left our farewells and good riddance to California in the register. Job well done.
It has been said that Oregon is flat. Well, it isn't as flat as a pancake, but maybe if you throw a few blueberries, some walnuts, and a bit of whip cream on top, then we're getting closer (but I digress...). Today we set the cruise, and made it 29 miles, no sweat.
In fact, I almost felt like the miles were flying by! The first people we met after the border were 3 south bounders who knew you! Their names were: Omelet, Rice Crispie, and Slalom. I was somewhat perplexed that still a full state south, I was receiving news of your arrival to the trail (however grand it was). Apparently they flip-flopped Oregon and had met you a few days before. My mouth was still agape as we parted. My Anna?
I hope this somehow gets to you while you're on the trail in Washington. Jack-y-Bean and I are following in your tracks and gaining speed! Congrats on your trail name too: Love Bug. It fits you so well.
I hope I get to hike with you again soon! Slow down, will ya? Ah nevermind. Besides herby was a racecar, right ;)
Keep on Keepin' on, Little Dipper and Jack-Y-Bean
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