It was strange walking today. Even though I only took a half a day off, it felt like it was much longer. I got a ride to the trail around 11 and didn't start walking until close to 12. It was a bit sad to leave my family once again, but I will see them in cascade locks in a couple days. The majority of walking today was through a burn area around three finger jack. It was supposed to be mostly waterless, but with all the snow still around, I had no issues and did not need to carry much water. After we walked around the base of three finger jack, we had some amazing views of mt Jefferson. I am camped on a ridge with Jefferson straight to the north looking like a giant mountain. The views to the north east and west are amazing, while when you look south it is ruined by bare, burned trees. Mac and cheese is on the menu tonight and the goal for tomorrow will be to eat enough food to lighten my pack a bit. I was feeling pretty tired today as well due to two nights in a row of being up past eleven which is way past my usual bedtime and not being able to sleep any longer than 630. But I cannot complain about two real beds in a row. It's the first time that has happen on the whole trip. Not much wildlife existed in the burn area. I saw only one deer and a ton of very small frogs that hung out by the snow. Tomorrow I will pass by pamelia lake area where my family has done quite a bit of backpacking.
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