Out of the state of jefferson

Day 96, Mile 1687.0---Packed up this morning in the hiker pen and cleaned up a bit. Got back on trail by 8:20ish. We stopped more then once to eat blackberries on the way. I had one this morning that was the best blackberry i have ever tasted in my entire life; it made me not want to leave. The 4500ft climb proved not to be as terrible as i had thought. It was actually my stomach that made it a little difficult. Actually i should be more accurate; it was the oatmeal i found in the hiker box this morning now inside my stomach that was causing the trouble. Maybe it was old or had molded or something but it made my stomach blow up like a balloon. Anyway that eventually subsided 3/4 of the way through the climb so it was all good. The rest of the day was spent hiking, talking, and eating as usual. Tomorrow we hit the border. It's strange to know there is less than 1,000 miles of trail left. At 20 miles a day that's less than 50 days to go, and i plan to do it faster. I would like to blab on about things, but i am exhausted. It is amazing what 2.5 days off trail does. Your body says finally i am finished, and then nooope you're back at it. That's what ibuprofen and sleep are for, and i already have one accomplished. Goodnight. Thought of the day; i really like that i am a godfather, it is cool to be "Uncle Jesse". Song of the day; i got my miiiind set on you, iii got my miiiiind set onnn you - George somebody. Craving of the day; high quality fresh food, i am getting tired of americana cafe/ greasy spoon type places and giant portions (although i crave this as well most of the time)

JWC on the PCT