by Minstrel | Apr 3, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
My day started off with making chilaquiles for a few people. Nate and Richard had full portions, Lingo had a taster, and I went for a half portion. The eggs were delicious and it was great to chat with Nate, Richard, and a few others from the group. I wanted to meet...
by Minstrel | Mar 27, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
Zero day: Julian to Scissors Crossing Well I didn’t sleep well, but that’s common for me when I share a room. I’m at least feeling rested, so no worries. Uncle Ben, my dad, and I started off with breakfast at the Julian Cafe. They’re supposed to open at 8 but the...
by Minstrel | Mar 26, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
Zero Day, Scissors Crossing to Julian. 4 am this morning. Taken from a post supporting a guardrail on the side of the 78 next to where it crosses San Felipe Rd. Today I had, well, not my first hitch, but I weaseled my way into a ride to Julian first thing in the...
by Minstrel | Mar 20, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
Zero at Cibbets Flat Today was actually fun! Roberta and I ran to her home outside San Diego to grab some stuff that was delivered for me. We grabbed some burritos for breakfast, some more beer for the other hikers and us, and headed back. It was drizzly mostly all...