Day 27- hot hot hot

It is hot here. It is really hot. I looked around 5pm when I was taking a break and had phone service and it said the local weather was 102 degrees. After hiking during the heat of the day I realized I need to change up my style for this section from just hiking all day with a few short breaks to taking a long break in the heat of the day. I tried to drink as much water as I could but the heat got to me. I lost all my energy towards the end of the day and had very little appetite. I know this came directly from trying to push myself too hard in hundred degree weather. I walked on mostly trails today and experienced the beautiful rolling dry hills of the kettle range. Along the way I saw at least a dozen dear, as many grouse, and very sparse groups of trees littered with chipmunks. Out here the chipmunks make a very annoying cackle sound. It almost sounds like someone flicking a doorstop but it is extremely loud and aggregating especially in the mornings if they get up earlier than me. Even in the dry environment the Mosquitos came out of nowhere a few times and gave me some bad bites. I couldn't find water but apparently they had found enough to live. I am going to bed earlier than usual to try to gain enough energy to fight off the heat again tomorrow... And right on cue on of them chipmunks keeps cackling.