Domestix and I had a late start on the day due to the fact that the post office doesn't open until 11:00 am on weekdays. Once she had her package and then divided it up to mail some food forward it was after noon. We finally hit the trail at 1:15. Not all was bad though. We had a great burrito breakfast with hot coffee and the company of a veteran and his dog Jack. Jacks a Border Collie mix and amused us with some characteristic behaviors such as attacking shadows and stalking moving cars as if he was going to herd them into the parking lot. His master also entertained us with stories of his travels around the country.
The trail was all uphill until we made camp at 8:30 pm on a ridge overlooking the forest around Castella. The views on the way up were magnificent. I can see why a state park is located here.
Sometimes it was hard to see the trail for all the bushes!
Hikingsolo
Hi, I'm just catching up with you. Love the photos never been in the area. Happy hiking.
ReplyDeleteOye flaco flaquito! It just keeps getting prettier, doesn't it. How are the temperatures?
ReplyDeleteI passed your blog address on to Nick at Summit Hut. It was so cute, he was stoked to look at what you are tracking, but made this funny little sigh saying, "now I'm going to get all lost in wanting to go back."