I am currently in Big Bear Lake, up at 8000 or so feet altitude. The surrounding hills still cling onto the remnants of the winter snow fall and there is a definite chill in the air. I have walked around 250 miles to date out of a total of 2,650. This equates to around 10% of the distance I need, which puts the whole thing in perspective.
Physically fine, a few new blisters on account of some nasty descents and the odd calf twinge but nothing serious. Phsycologically fine, at worse I feel like a hot shower and some bacon and eggs, normally after 6 days without either. You get used to how you smell, which doesn't seem too bad, it's everybody else that stinks like, well, they haven't had a shower for 6 days.
Food constantly on my mind. At town stops such as here in Big Bear I have already had a huge breakfast, lunch, large mid afternoon 'snack' (just to stave off the hunger pains until dinner), and then I will eat later as well. I am, however, losing weight. This problem obviously means only one solution, I have to drink far more beer.
Hope you're all enjoying the blog. Thanks for all the messages, it makes all the difference. Poky, Sarah and Watertank it was nice to read your notes..If you would like replies it's easier to leave your email address when you reply to a post. Thanks!
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