Day 2 started out with a decision to take the Del Norte Trail instead of the road. It would involve more ups and downs, but we'd stay closer to the coast and wouldn't have to start with a straight climb. When we got to the trail, it told us to go right to Scorpion. Prisoners, Scorpion, Smugglers...this island has great, inviting names for its destinations.
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| Grossest bug I've ever seen. |
We saw so many beautiful flowers along the way. It was a lovely Spring day, probably about 70 degrees.
We had to get over a mountain that we could see looming in the distance for our whole hike leading up to this. I can only say that it was about as ugly as this looks, but we made it up!
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| We made it to the top and ran into another couple! Our second opportunity for a shot with both of us |
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| Historic oil well |
After climbing all day, it feels good to go down. Then your going down muscles start to hurt after 15 minutes, and nothing feels good anymore.
We stopped in the ranch converted to NPS building after our walk. After not very long, I found this window seat so I could sit down and lean my back against something!
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| These flowers were everywhere! |
After our 11 mile journey, we enjoyed a delicious rehydrated meal. It actually tasted pretty good at the time!
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