cartour 22

Gila Hot Springs Camp

Monday, April 4, 2016

5 miles up trail Gila dip spot

up one frame from dip spot

up two frames from d. s.

third frame up from d.s.

      Really fine outing today after the morning soak on foot 8 miles to a remote pool on the Gila River under towering cliffs. Lunch and a dip. Few hikers; I liked the couple with the snake bite gaiters and the nice pair of cattle dogs. Good section down in a deep canyon with a tiny tributary of the Gila.

     Hustled back in hopes of catching the Doc Campbell Post store open. Made it but Doc was mostly interested in selling souvenirs not food and really down on credit cards. Got two cups of ice cream and couple diet cokes plus a dozen eggs. Made coke float - real good.

     Kiwis on Surly bikes were there; discussed several important matters including Subaru autos; see previous heart break note.

     Emily the slender intense one looking for work was there also and when a forest service truck came up she leaped into action chatting them up re employment. Shared carrots and her issues regarding work search in the wild. Store had wifi and an impressive collection of stuffed animals. No alcohol though.

      Later, post soak, juggler gifted us with two brews; said he had been on the road for 17 years. Young couple next to him and us were also nomads, the guy a fly-fishing guide his girlfriend a food service manager at dude ranches. The latter move every 6 months to the next outdoor work opportunity; they were 29.

Yep

Looking at at least 3 k worth of machine here.