Agua Dulce (454.9) to Casa de Luna (478.6)
Miles today - 23.7
Our group hiked out of Agua Dulce at 5 am this morning. It was cold and overcast all day, which was perfect for hiking. We're lucky because it's usually really hot here. We stopped for lunch at a soda cache put out by Joe and Terri Anderson and we were all shivering.
(Above: from left to right - Hallmark, Yankee Son, Iceman, Bronco, Just Retired, Brother Man, and Fairway next to the skeleton)
The only way to stay warm was to keep moving. We're all in pretty good shape now and making miles quickly. We got 24 done by 3 pm, and then got a ride over to the Anderson's house, aka Casa de Luna, which is notorious for its party atmosphere. There are over 50 people here. We grilled burgers and hot dogs and there was plenty of beer, but otherwise not as crazy as we expected. No chocolate syrup wrestling tonight. Everybody is camped in the huge backyard where there are tons of tent sites in a labyrinth of manzanita trees.
The PCT is so much more than just hiking the trail. Some people are hesitant to come to the Anderson's because of its reputation for having wild parties, but it's all part of the trail culture and I'm glad I got to experience it.
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