Before The Trail
In the days leading up to beginning this trip, I explored San Diego and tried to quell my nerves whenever I thought about what I was about to begin.
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Today marks my last day in San Diego at the hostel. I enjoy one last pancake breakfast and talk with the guests before checking out. The hostel is kind enough to allow me to stash my bag for a few hours while I enjoy the sights of San Diego one last time. Balboa Park is… Read more
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A relaxed start to the day today. I made some pancakes in the kitchen, and chatted with some of the other guests, and the hostel staff who are all really cool people. I think that’s a bit of a hack, put out free pancakes in a hostel, the ice breaks and everyone gets talking. After… Read more
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Today I headed up the line to Ocean Beach, about 10 minutes north on the trolley to Old Town, then 20 minutes west on the bus to the coast. This area is like Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, and the old stories of New Brighton Markets, combined. It’s exactly the cruisey, West Coast surf town vibe which,… Read more
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This morning I went for a mish a little bit north to the outdoors store, REI. I knew I needed gas for my cooker since it’s not possible to bring that on a plane, and I was hoping to replace my socks with something not made of cotton. I picked up a Pronto card at… Read more
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After getting a really good rest on the flight to LA, I have no troubles with jet lag, although the time difference is only really 7 hours from Sydney, or 5 from Christchurch where I’ve spent the last week. I wake up easily this morning at 8:15 am and head downstairs for a coffee. I… Read more
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