8:58 AM
Lake Moreno County Park
Miles: 21
I slept well and woke up at 5:30 to the sounds of campers and/or animals. Got up about 5:50 and started packing up. Dan said he was cold and stayed in his tent until about 6:30. I made a cup of cocoa, too cold for Coke.
We got on the road about 7:00. At the border were at least 3 vehicles and numerous people so Dan opted to start down the hill about 200 yards. About 10 hikers passed while he was getting ready. After he stared, around 8:00, I drove to the library which opens at 9:00. I do have cell phone signal there. I decided to come on to Lake Moreno and set up camp. I had hopes of cell signal here which were dashed.
I secured a nice space ($22.00), laid my tent out to dry, set up my chair, fired up the tablet, got out a Coke and stared to write this entry. The host soon came by and we chatted for about one half hour. After he went on his way I put up the tent, got another Coke and here I am, sitting in the sun with a mild breeze enjoying the morning. Soon I will fix some food and perhaps take a bike ride.
More later.
1:47 PM
I am glad I brought my mountain bike and that I left the fat snobby tires on it. After poking around the immediate area I started down the hill towards Campo. About 1/2 way down I passed an unsigned dirt road which looked like it could go around the hill and up the canyon to Hauser Creek which the trail crosses about 5 miles before the lake. I went about 1/2 mile farther then decided it made more sense to explore the dirt road with the possibility of intercepting Dan rather than dropping farther down only to have to climb back up to no purpose.
I turned back and ground my way back to the dirt road and started on it. The first 1/2 mile was more or less flat then I came to a big drop. I stopped for a rest and drink then decided to try it. After coasting down the steep hill about another 1/2 mile I came to a gate posted no trespassing. This left no option (that I was willing to pursue) so I turned and ground my way back up the to the pavement then up to the summit and back to the camp site. I was out a bit over 2 hours and did not cover much group but I got a pretty good workout on the climbs. All in all I am pleased with the project.
I have prepared and eaten some Ramen followed by a few cookies and am thinking nap. It is a most beautiful sunny day with a light breeze and some puffy white clouds here! Some afternoon sprinkles seem possible.
6:41 PM
I pooped out around 2:00. Tried to nap in the car but the sun was too intense. Finally gave up and got in tent. It was warm but the breeze made it tolerable. I slept until 5:00. I woke up long enough to unlock the car when Dan came in at 3:00.
At 6:000 we had dinner, a can of Spam and six eggs. I gave most of it to Dan. I am not working hard enough to eat too much of that mix but it works well for Dan. It will be a staple as he bought a pallet of Spam at Costco (16 cans).
We are lounging in the car. Dan is listening to the hockey playoffs on XM Radio. I am waiting for my evening cocoa to cool. Life is good.
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