Day 34: Finally Pines Again
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From Golden Oaks Spring mile 583.3 to mile 604.4
The first two hours today were very pleasant. Walking through pines in nice temperature and no direct sun. By 8:30 that changed, the growth was scrubby and the sun was fierce.
Late afternoon brought a return to pine forests. Though these are not dense growth they provide some welcome respite from the sun.
I got to the first spring after 18 miles. Made stovetop stuffing and chatted with some of the hikers there. Then I packed up with the intention of hiking another 7 miles. After 3 miles I saw this lovely camp site and stopped.
My knee bothered me all day. Not a disabling pain, just a low constant pain with an occasional jolt.
It is only 7pm but I am in my tent and settled in for the night. No rain fly, I can look up and watch the sky and the tall pines around me.
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