Saturday, July 4th
Day 18
CDT Miles Hiked Today: 21.4
CDT Miles Hiked Total: 266.1
He Said: Happy Independence Day everyone! We had a nice day hiking through the Basin, although it was a bit warm, the clouds made it better. Irises were along a lot of the creek areas, but were at the tail end of their bloom. I didn't realize there was a lunar eclipse until it was too late, but did get some shots of our tents in the full moon.
She Said: Our last full basin day! It was a scorcher with essentially no shade, but there was still beauty in the rock outcrops, dried curled up mud, and sweeping nothingness. We also ran into a hiker we met on the PCT last year: Bear Magnet! I've really amped up my speed, which feels good. No real pains and getting stronger every day. I always love seeing the transformation in my legs at this stage of a hike. I'm a beast! The hardest part of today was probably finding a campsite with no shade or wind protection in sight...but we made do in a little sage free zone on the side of a dirt road. The moon was insanely beautiful when it finally rose!
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