Day 68- the best meal on the trail

The stay at my moms cousin Darrens ended as well as it began. I had an awesome time with the whole family an was almost considering staying another day, but I need to keep moving to finish this trail. This morning I got up at the same time I do in the woods, sunrise, and had the rare luxury of coffee. Then Darren made me eggs on toast. It was awesome. I uploaded some photos and soon everyone was up. The kids and Sheryl had to go to football camp so I said bye to them and began getting my stuff ready to go. Once I was all packed Darren asked me if I wanted a chunk of salmon. Of course after growing up on a fish heavy diet, I said yes. So he gave me a five pound chunk of frozen salmon. That may have weighed me down but it was worth it. I walked for a long time with the sound of interstate 80 in my ear, and then the quiet followed along with a trail blanketed in snow. This would continue all day, and I thought I was out of it. Either way, I went by Peter grubs cabin (special hiker something I didn't stop). And then up and down many snowy ridges. Before I knew it, it was 630 and that was the designated time I would cook the salmon. I figured I should cook it before I camped as I'm sure it would attract animals just with the smell. I cut the large piece into chunks and poached them separately. I added some salt when they were done and enjoyed the best meal ever on the trail. I'm sure it's a better meal than most people had at home! After I cleaned up I dropped into a valley only to climb up the other side and ended up camping on a ridge and got to witness a spectacular sunset. There were for sure red orange an yellow in the sunset if not more. Colors are not my forte. I will sleep good after 23 miles with this salmon in me!