'Instead of carrying a backpacking stove, I 'cold soak' my food, which is pretty much just as it sounds. With this method, I'm pretty much limited to things like ramen and couscous for dinner, but that's fine with me.'
$0 . While hiking, apart from spending a night in a motel here and there while in town, I don't have to pay anything towards rent! I really don't like the concept of paying rent for a place I'll never own , so living in a tent sure has its perks.
As my room and board were covered by student loans, I did not become responsible for myself until I was 21. Even then, I don't consider myself fully financially responsible, as a few major expenses have been/are being paid for by my parents. I am grateful, but do hope to become financially responsible for myself in the near future, taking over phone and car insurance payments once I start working full-time.
8:15 p.m. — A. and I reach the site we're going to camp and set up our tents as it looks like it might rain. I eat my ramen, and have some spoonfuls of peanut butter as"dessert." I do a little stretching, something I should honestly be better about, but it's cold and I cut it short to go into my sleeping bag. I figure out that I've hiked over 28 miles today, which is great, particularly after a couple shorter days.
8 a.m. — While waiting, and during the ride itself, my friends and I discuss life after the trail. Although I'd like to have something lined up, or simply to have an idea where I'll be living before an opportunity in my field comes around, it's comforting to know that others aren't sure what will come for them next either. Post-trail depression is real and many people have said that it's helpful to make plans to look forward to.
12:45 p.m. — I briefly take a break to eat lunch before resuming hiking. I see more absolutely beautiful views! I realize I'm at the start of a short section that some consider one of their favorites on the PCT.
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