Woke up with only a bit of a sore throat, so we decided to hit the trail. We left the 6000 foot Mt. Laguna and its piney woods at about 9 am. Soon we came to a burned area and the real magic began. Out of the ashes wildflowers were vibrant and glittery. The air sparkled clear and the trail was gently meandering downhill. Birds sang. It was joyous and is a good reminder that out of a disaster, such as a forest fire, good can overcome.
Later we traversed around the rim of Anza Borrego, we think. It was surreal to be perched on a trail overlooking this rugged area. The valley floor was about 4000 feet below us and some peaks on the far side jutted up to close to 7000 feet. It kind of looked like it was fake, or a hollogram.
Now we are nestled in our tent at mile 59.5 on a bit of steep slope. We might toboggan down the hill with a big gust of wind. Okay, not really that steep. About a 17 mile day of gorgeous terrain and cool temperatures. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings and I hope the contact dermatitis I got on my ankles, goes away soon. The itch is something I just want to scratch.
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