Pit Crew drove me to Dulles Airport to catch a morning flight to San Diego via Denver. Said goodbye to our dog, Pendleton. That’s always hard since he has no idea what I’m saying and probably will think I’m never coming back.
Hugged Pit Crew goodbye at the airport. We won’t see each other until I get to Lake Tahoe around July 10…over 2.5 months away if all goes well. Saying goodbye is hard, but not as hard as leaving her standing at the trailhead on the AT waving goodbye and knowing all I have to do is turn around and walk back to her. We just got back from a very nice vacation in the Florida Keys, so we both have those recent memories to hang onto. That trip was my partial repayment for leaving her alone to manage everything for almost half a year.
Checked my duffel bag containing my backpack and got through airport security in just a few minutes. Pulled out fuel can, lighters, water filter, meds, electronics, and my fleece. All but fuel can are in my small carry-on. Very quiet at the airport this morning. I’ll ship that duffel and carry-on home from San Diego tomorrow.
Had an uneventful stay in Old Town San Diego. Repacked my backpack and finalized plans for tomorrow. I have to ship my duffel bag home, get a shuttle from San Diego to the Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian and Facility (CLEEF) campground, pick up a fuel canister, and get my head ready for almost 6 months of hiking.
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