July 7 - July 11
Day 73 to 77
Miles: N/A
Total Miles: 1094
Spur of the moment - I booked a flight to Tucson from Reno. I am already resupplied and ready to hike, and back in Tahoe close to the trail after a long bus ride, but a phone call to Des convinced me that I needed to see her now.
There would be no other opportunity to fly to AZ in northern California as the trail does not pass through any major cities until I cross the border to Ashland, OR. This could be a new beginning, or it could be the final peg in the coffin for Des and I. The shuttle to the airport leaves at 4:30 AM tomorrow. It is only afternoon. Time to waste nine hours in South Lake!
Now I am sitting at a bar in Tahoe - seems like the perfect time to try a 12-year scotch: Glen Fiddich I think. The bar is Mr. P's right on Highway 50 across from the big casinos. The scotch is fine, but I don't think I'm a real scotch drinker. Perhaps it will grow on me.
I am still so between worlds in my head right now. I feel like I am on the verge of a breakthrough of sorts with my life after the past nine weeks and 1000 miles on the trail. I have a new perspective on my life. I do not want to go back to where I was before. I hope Des and I can transcend all that we've been through and start something new and great.
PCT Northern Terminus
On September 30, 2012 I reached the Northern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. Thanks to everybody who supported and followed my journey. It was a life-changing experience!
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