Day 78 – 7/14/11 – 7 miles (1078)

Ok, I admit it. I wish I had camp shoes. I had to get up at least a half a dozen times last night to dig cat holes, requiring putting on my cold, wet sneakers every time.

Obviously, my stomach ailment only worsened overnight. I had no energy this morning, but had no choice but to walk. Our plan was to go 23 miles to Echo Lake, then hitch into South Lake Tahoe to resupply. I was in no condition to walk 23 miles. It took me almost 5 hours to make it the 7 miles to highway 88 at Carson Pass. One of the volunteers at the visitor center, Ginger, offered to take me back to her home and let me rest up for the night. Thank goodness for impromtu trail angels. Sleep time!