Ate a breakfast of Muesli cereal perched on a rock overlooking the massive lakes. Three chipmunks kept me company, boldly coming closer and closer until I tossed one an almond. He picked it up in his 2 front paws and nibbled until it was gone. Bad Mickey for feeding the wildlife!!!

When I went to leave my most excellent campsite overlooking the lake, I discovered I was no longer on the trail. I’d missed a turn a half mile back. The campsite was worth the extra mile.

My legs were fried the past 2 longs days and the next 2 days were going to be hard so I decided to take it easy today and only do 8 miles. Took a lot of breaks and walked slowly. In the second to last mile of the day, I crested a ridge and was treated to a view of the most beautiful valley. THAT’S where I’d be spending the night. Found a site right next to a river.