Idyllwild
Idyllwild, CA. 180 miles in. Today I ate an entire 16 inch pizza to myself. Yesterday I stepped on a rattlesnake and did not even get bitten. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself. Mailed a few more journals home, so keep checking for updates soon.
Rattlesnake ummmmm not good!!! Just talking to aunt Joannes we send our love and excitement for this great adventure!!
ReplyDeleteI just learned in my first aid re certification that out of around 5,000 recorded snake bites only 5 deaths occur. I believe you would have survived my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat is yearly in the United States.
ReplyDeleteThis is mae, aunt lindas granddaughter I'm 8 yrs old now. I was wondering were you sleep and if you have water. And also Noah wants to know how you know which way to go he is 11.so ifi saw a rattlesnake I would scream says mae
ReplyDeleteHello Mae! I sleep on a pad on the ground in my sleeping bag. If it looks like it might rain, I put up a really lightweight tent that I am carrying with me. Rattlesnakes are pretty scary at first, but I have quickly gotten used to them. They generally just want to be left alone, and I certainly am happy to abide by that request.
ReplyDeleteNoah- I know which way to go because I am following a trail, and I am carrying maps, that when used with a compass, tell me exactly where I am and need to go.