I keep saying "it's not about the hike; it's about getting out and staying out". So why do I feel guilty if I leave the PCT?
It's a walkabout: I knew when and where I would start, but not when or where I would end. And apparently, very little about the middle!
I had a lovely, if crowded, weekend at Eagle Creek. Discovered that it's one of the most popular destinations in the gorge! Wasn't feeling terribly healthy, so ended up in one spot for three days. Monday re-supplied back in Cascade Locks and headed up (down?) the official PCT. Camped at Misnamed Dry Creek. Realized I hate setting up/breaking camp every day, much prefer base camping and day hikes. Spent another several days at Dry Creek, and finally decided that the PCT felt to much like racing from town to town for my tastes. So now what??
I'm back in Cascade Locks pondering that... Decided the new tent had technical difficulties I don't want to deal with, so was planning to head into Portland to exchange for different style. But all the hostels in Portland are booked - something about a holiday weekend? Pesky holidays!
So there are several possibilities I'm exploring. Rest assured, the walkabout adventure continues, just not on the PCT! Any adventure suggestions will be considered!
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Ah, yes. Holidays. We learned to be camped by Thursday afternoon and stay put until at least Sunday or Monday depending on how many days that weekend was. Things calm down a LOT once the weekenders go back to work. :)
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