March 20th

We survived the first day and not being too smart, we're back for more. John and I walked 12.7 miles today, mostly uphill. We had to run across a bridge that had no shoulder whatsoever and two blind curves behind us and in front of us. So John listened for the traffic, and when he heard none, I took off. When I got across, then John took off running. We made it fine. At the top of the hill was Ortega Country Candy and Cookie Shoppe. John went in to use the restroom while I looked out for Carol and Ruth who were on their way to pick us up. Tomorrow it's all downhill to Lake Elsinore. Today I found a bungee cord, a lug wrench, a golf ball, and my first coin -- a nickel. Walked 12.7 miles in my New Balance 858s. Stay tuned.