by Melanie McManus | Mar 10, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Last night, before dreaming of today’s hike to Sahuarita Road – where I’ll get off the trail and sleep in a bed! – I realized I didn’t have my vest. And it’s my only coat, really. I have the requisite puffy coat for around camp and wearing to...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 11, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Today I was so excited to be headed toward Saguaro National Park. The day had such promise! Sigh. Sandy made me oatmeal with blueberries, plus coffee with heavy whipping cream. Pure bliss! Then she got me on the trail around 8:15. The day looked to be a good one: 19.9...