18.6 miles
I get a late start today, not getting on the trail until 8:40, because we have to go back up to Donner's Pass. Freeloader, drives me back up, after a great cup of coffee. We see Reno Dave again, shoot the shit for a bit, and then I take off. I pass the whole day alone, briefly running into "Not A Chance" and Guthrie, whom I recognize from Carrot Quinn's blog. A couple of miles beforehand, I had seen a letter written by Carrot to her crew. She's trail famous, and I decide I want to meet her in Sierra City. I stop around 5:30, and make camp near what I later come to realize is a jeep road. I hadn't seen it before I set up camp, but I hear cars going past until 8:30, and it's weird to be so far from anything and hearing voices and cars all night.
Last night I woke up in Freeloader's guest bedroom, and for a full 5 minutes I had no idea where I was. I thought that I was on the trail, and I had fallen asleep without setting up my gear. I search widely for my pack, my light, anything. I sweep my hand over the bed, not realizing it's a bed until a few minutes pass. Finally it becomes clear where I am, and I settle down only to have a fitful rest of the night.
I sleep cold again tonight, but at least it's devoid of dreams.
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