The border and onward

A picture of the pct southern terminus with all the hikers that were staying with Scout and Frodo who started with me, and a panorama of the border just behind it (yes of course I touched the wall!!)

 

The first day on the trail has been excellent. Yes it hit 95 degrees and yes I have a terrible blister on my right foot, but I successfully hiked the first 20 miles to Morena lake and have already met some amazing people.

Enough cannot be said for the generosity of Scout and Frodo the trail angels that picked Matt and I up from the airport, fed us two meals, and then dropped us off the next day at the border.

And let me tell you... The desert is not flat.

Well I'm 20 miles in and couldn't be happier. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be here and for all of the kindness I have already encountered. A group of us are currently camped out in a hiker's uncle's back yard. Matt, Ryan, Mike, Greg, Jules, Kasha and I. 

Ciao for now.

Actually

P.s. I had a dream last night that I forgot my pack and was in the car to the border to start hiking. The woman driving the car wouldn't turn around because of strict rules, and told me I was out of luck. All of a sudden who else but the Lorax shows up and grants me the one wish of having my back pack appear. Thanks Lorax.