Journey Day 171 | PCT Day 171

We pushed toward Canada, although worsening weather blunted enjoyment of views in Northern Washington.

10/4/85

Up early, we push up Miers Creek, over Suiattle Pass. Take Railroad Creek Trail, old PCT. Find Jeff and Keith at site after my break. So I take another, sing my giardia song based on old standard, "You’ve Got a Smiling Face" and based on knowledge the protozoa giardia lamblia looks like a smiling face under a microscope. "Scoop a cup of water, you've picked up a smiling face.  Drink up that cup of water, you've swallowed a smiling face. Giardia Lamblia's all over the place. You've swallowed a smiling face."

Back on trail, long descent along creeks. Lost temporarily, we get back to PCT. Push past 5-mile Camp. Pitch on trail near Agnes Creek. Crash, but I'm up updating, reading before dark. 

Note: This is no longer fun. We're all tired of it., only continue to finish what we've started. Everything smells. Views no longer balance the doldrums. Boots latest in Gear Wars. May have giardia. Intestines certainly jumpy!