PCT Day 5 - Freezing above the desert

Today we woke up late with a purpose, we wanted to rest as the day before was our hardest yet. WE also needed to resupply as our next stop won't be for 40 miles. We ate breakfast at a local cafe, it provided us with a hearty meal and two cups of coffee. It was nice to have a real meal at a real restaurant. The restaurant caters to hikers and we were welcomed to leave our bags outside and sit a designated hiker table. We charged our phones and battery banks and set off to resupply. The corner store was over priced but we got enough food to last for 4 days and the staff was friendly enough. We have a modest goal of five miles today as we both want to be careful and not over do it too soon. A quick glimpse of our maps indicated we would be going down hill today. As we crested the mountain we slepct on last night the world opened up. Below us was the vast mountain chains and desert floors. Yesterday I thought we were high and had scenic views, today however was so much more. The greatness of the country, the size, openness, the ever changing landscape left us in awe. We were looking at Anza Borrego from the tallest mountain. I won't forget this day, this view and the stiff winds that about blew Madelyn and I away. We camped in a small valley, we're all alone tonight for the first time and the winds seem to be settling down. Word on the street it's supposed to get down to 31F tonight- you better believe we will be sleeping with our Sawyer Squeezes. Madelyn even had to wear her Enlightened Equipment down booties to bed.

 I think tomorrow we will really get some mileage in.