#casadeluna

Both good news and bad news for PCT hikers. The good news Hiker Heaven in Aqua Dulce was not touched by the Tick Fire. The bad news is this is the last year for Casa de Luna in Green Valley. #pct #pcttrailangels #hikerheaven #casadeluna #leonadivide (at Green Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IUFJmne_i/?igshid=1pt2ke8x82au2

I shuttled the Mountains and Mayhem Crew from San Fransquito Canyon PCT crossing to Casa De Luna so they could get some shade and rest during the heat of the day and they could start hiking later when it is cooler. #mountainsandmayhem #PCT #pcttrailangels #casadeluna (at Green Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BygIK_1n0GB/?igshid=l6n1yd22d751

Casa de Luna #casadeluna #pct #pctig #pct2016 #thruhike #mexicotocanada #pacificcresttrail #greenvalley #hippiedaycare (hier: Green Valley, California)

Late evening, car stalled in a place called Green Valley, CA. Walked down some dark local roads, to a house, front signage of which said “Hippie Daycare”. Car got running the next day. Stayed on at the house a full week. Slept in the forest out back, cowboy camping under the trees. Washed in water and in sunlight in the outdoor shower. Had heaping mounds, avalanching mountains of taco salad for dinner, six evenings straight – gave it a rest on the seventh. Got spanked with a wooden ruler, this while constructing taco salad mountain. Stirred pots, washed dishes, replenished TP, played music, went for rides with long-distance trail-hikers endeavoring to get to this or that precise point on their route. Assisted in nursing a juvenile squirrel back from the brink of shivery death. Was often too absorbed in these and other ad hoc activities to take relevant photos or videos. Thanks to Mamma T & Papa Joe, for kindness & hospitality as extreme endurance event, and to Propane Doug, for help with the car battery. Heart & Soul – y’all got it, above & beyond.