Life Trail Day 2

We made it via two hitches to a little town of Washington, Ut. There was a In-N-Out in this town and we made that or first stop. From that town we tried to hitch out. But the freeway entrances were not the best. People didn't have time to see us or a spot to pull over. So we walked the 5 miles to the next town Saint George. We tryed to catch the midnight bus to Vegas but the bus was using a different location to pick up people then what they showed online so we were stuck. We went and got a hotel room rather then bum it up in town. In the morning after a hotel breakfast we waited for the greyhound and headed to Vegas   

We are on the Trail Of Life

Off the Hayduke Route and working our way by thumb back to Cali...  After 3 days on the Wild West Mustang Ranch with the most enjoyable family, we feel refreshed. Getting off a trail early could be tough but the Taylor's made the transition a smooth and enjoyable one. The chance of meeting wonderful spirits on these journeys is why I hike.. It's why I think we all hike.. the 3 days at the Mustang Ranch with the Taylor's will be in my heart forever, it's a beautiful thing. I can't thank these Trail Angels enough so one more won't hurt. Thank You West, Kami, Swade and Mike... You are all Amazing.

3rd day away. Welcome to Moab

Up early after a late night of firepit with fireball. Caffee was first to be prepared. Then the huge community meal began. Eggs, onions and bellpeppers. Steak and bacon. Fruit, tortillas and hash browns. What a feast. Theres nothing quite like sharing a meal in the wilderness.  We were in no rush to call the day done.. so we packed up camp and headed for the River. Hello You Big Beautiful Murky Colorado River!! From the the river we hiked up into some of the Canyons. Found a great spot to chill hard. It took some dark clouds rolling in to get us to head back to the cars. Nobody needs a flash flood shower. So it was back to Moab. We said our good byes.. which is always tough. But they have there next camp to go to in Page, while I have mine here in Moab. So after some hugs and fair the wells.. I was off to the Lazy Lizard Hostel . No beds available but camping outside was wide open. I don't mind the possibility of rain.. so I bought a small blue tarp at the hardware store and pitched my new blue tarp in back of the Hostel. This will be my home for the next few days. My base camp before the Hayduke. Moab!

2nd day away and starting towards the Hayduke

As much as I wanted to make it all the way to Moab on a Bike. There comes a time when you find yourself over extended. The wind had took its toll and my legs had turned to pudding. While huddling in a School Bus Stop. This car pulls up and a guys says, hey hows it going? I look up from the caterpillar I was observing to see John.  John and I had met the day prior while I was buying the bike. He said he would be driving buy and I told him to give me a double honk. Instead of a honk he gave me a ride. I was ready to be off the bike.. Im a Hiker. Not a Biker and im okay with that. So we were on our way to Moab the easy way. After a quick stop at Sonic and Monument Valley, with about 3 hours of driving under our belts. we were pulling into town. John was on his way to meet his family for a camping trip along the Colorado River. I was going to get a bed at the Lazy Lizord Hostel but didnt have a bed yet. So john invited me to come join his family camping trip. His Uncle was turning 50 today and he still invited me along. So I agreed.  And im so glad I did. I got to spend the evening celebrating life and swappimg stories. To start a day one way and have it end in a way you couldn't even of imagend. . Thats how today has been in a nutshell.