At Wheeler Gorge, the temperature dropped into the 30's during the night. I didn't sleep well and dreaded climbing out of my sleeping bag, but was motivated to get my day started early so that I could take one more hike before heading home. This was by far my favorite day.
A beautifully sunny (and cold!) morning at Wheeler Gorge Campground.
-- Hiking on the Lion Canyon Trail in Los Padres National Forest --
Upon my return to the trailhead at Middle Lion Campground, I chose a picnic table near the creek to eat lunch and to read a bit from John Muir's writings. At the site directly behind me, an older, and somewhat scruffy, man was camped in an old van. I suspect that his van is home, and for a time, so is this campground. As I relished in the moment of reading and eating in the gentle breeze, this "scruffy" man began to sing, accompanied by his guitar. I could not have asked for a better way to end my little solo trip. As I left, I thanked the man for his serenade, and he in kind, thanked me.
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