May 28, 2008 Pacific Crest Trail

Destination: Aqua Dulce, Saufley's
Miles: 14

Adrian: Felt like crap this morning and only marginally better after hiking a while. I've also got some irritated bowel situation going on that isn't too pleasant.

Anyway, we hiked down to the Hwy 14 and Vasquez Rocks where they filmed Flintstones and various western movies. It reminded me of Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado.


We reached the Saufley's and went out to a pizza joint where my appetite left me. I was barely able to ride the bike back up the hills to the house. Hopefully the next day will be better than the last.

Good night.

Kirsten:
We started out early this morning in an effort to beat the desert heat, which has been tame as of late, and to get to the Saufleys.


We reached Agua Dulce by 1 p.m. and immediately hit the local Mexican joint. I feel sorry for the people who have to deal with us as the stinky hiker trash that we've become. I've been tipping more than 20 percent to compensate for our nastiness.

OK, the best part. We started to walk to the Saufley's house and ended up getting a ride. When we walked through the gates - there are two to prevent their seven dogs from escaping - we were welcomed by Donna Saufley or L-Rod. She doesn't stop. Ever. Never ever.

When you first walk in to their property there is a large shade tent called the laundry tent. There are instructions on where to put dirty clothes and then racks of clean clothing to wear while yours is washed. Among these clean lender clothes are dozens of Saufley Electric shirts, which everyone wears. We all look like employees of Jeff Saufley and when we wear these around town it's a dead giveaway of our thru-hiker status.

The garage - located next to the laundry tent - is the mail and information center. Here is where you pick up your packages, get your water reports and read up on other news.

The rest of the property has a trailer with a kitchen, TV, Internet, bathroom for showering and two rooms. L-rod assigns these rooms, which she gives to couples. Our first night we are in the horse trailer/camper. L-rod has promised a room tomorrow.

They have set up six white tents with cots around a firepit and hay bales. Several other tents are scattered behind these as well as an old camper. There are a few port-a-potties in back.

This explains the property. The Saufleys are for another day.