We were finally able to get some laundry done during breakfast. We were a little worried that we'd end up leaving without having done it...GROSS! But it all got done and everything was fine.
There were several CDT thru-hikers at our B&B: Sam, Robocop, and Mr. D. We ate breakfast with Sam and Mr. D joined us later. Sam is planning on going to law school right after he finishes the CDT. We tried to persuade him to give himself some lay-around time. He gave us a whole sleeve of oreos! After talking with all the CDT hikers (who have already come through the San Juans) Brent decided that it was safe to send our ice axes home, so we did, along with the random extra stove we found. We left Twin Lakes by 11:30.
It was a really warm, sunny day! Brent pointed out the dam that we got in trouble for being on
several winters ago with Sam (the sister, not the hiker). The CT winds most of the way around the reservoir, then angles back up over the ridge. We entered (and eventually exited) Clear Creek Valley, where you could see 3 14-ers on the opposite side.
There were several CDT thru-hikers at our B&B: Sam, Robocop, and Mr. D. We ate breakfast with Sam and Mr. D joined us later. Sam is planning on going to law school right after he finishes the CDT. We tried to persuade him to give himself some lay-around time. He gave us a whole sleeve of oreos! After talking with all the CDT hikers (who have already come through the San Juans) Brent decided that it was safe to send our ice axes home, so we did, along with the random extra stove we found. We left Twin Lakes by 11:30.
It was a really warm, sunny day! Brent pointed out the dam that we got in trouble for being on
several winters ago with Sam (the sister, not the hiker). The CT winds most of the way around the reservoir, then angles back up over the ridge. We entered (and eventually exited) Clear Creek Valley, where you could see 3 14-ers on the opposite side. And I found a huge puffball mushroom today! Upon later research, we found out they're 
supposed to taste like either tofu or melted cheese (big difference...) depending on who you ask. We didn't grill it up to try it, though it sure seems like it could have fed us for the night!
Our wildlife quota for the day was an elk and a wild turkey. Also, if you recall, early on in the PCT blog, I had a huge nosebleed and had to carry around a bag full of bloody tissues for a few days. This time it was Brent's turn, as his head exploded in the middle of the trail, and wouldn't stop gushing blood. And I still had to carry the bag o' hemorrhage! EW!
kim
supposed to taste like either tofu or melted cheese (big difference...) depending on who you ask. We didn't grill it up to try it, though it sure seems like it could have fed us for the night!Our wildlife quota for the day was an elk and a wild turkey. Also, if you recall, early on in the PCT blog, I had a huge nosebleed and had to carry around a bag full of bloody tissues for a few days. This time it was Brent's turn, as his head exploded in the middle of the trail, and wouldn't stop gushing blood. And I still had to carry the bag o' hemorrhage! EW!
kim
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hey! i remember that dam! i took a picture of you guys on it, with the 'no trespassing' sign in the foreground, but we went home before the rangers came out to get you...
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