Into the Desert

The boys had been picked up early yesterday (Tuesday, about 1 a.m.) by a friend when the train stopped in San Diego. Evidently, the train ride was quite an experience. One of those been-there-done-that scenarios. Briefly put....a long ride. Jack called from the beach yesterday evening. It was 75 degrees and I am assuming they were having a little party before they left for Campo. Because I am the author of this blog....I may be doing quite a bit of assuming before the trip is over. Today they called from the post office at Campo, CA. I was able to talk to each one and they wished me a Happy Mother's Day. Jack was mailing his phone home and last minute phone calls were being made before the post office closed. I know this must be tough for Jack to be without his phone but evidently a vote had been taken and the vote was.....no electronics. They are planning to walk a mile south to the Mexican border to officially start the hike from Mexico to Canada. They all were optimistic with Brad mentioning they were starting their weight loss program as they headed into the desert. The next town and water would be 20 miles away.