A delightful day!

Sunday, May 9th I spoke to each one of the boys on Mother’s Day. What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
They borrowed a cell phone from someone when they stopped at Mount Laguna, CA for supplies. Mt. Laguna consists of a small general store, rustic lodge and cabins, local restaurant, rural post office, and campgrounds adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail. They had just finished having brunch with some local women who gave them ample information about the area. Their spirits were upbeat with Brad saying, “We are living a dream.” They said they hiked 16 miles on May 6th, 5 miles on May 7th, 20 miles on May 8th, and 5 miles on May 9th before reaching Mt. Laguna. They are happy campers even after nursing their newly developed blisters. Brad told about the weight they are carrying. Their packs are about 27 lbs. with no water and only a little food. They will be adding water and food where their packs will weigh 50 lbs for the hike to the next stop 70 miles away. Jack told about an experience that happened the first night and I will retell this the next time I write. Erik spoke of their pace that they were working on. Starting early and finishing late. Hiking an hour and resting 10 minutes. They were all excited and confident about their journey.