We walked a mile or two from the hotel to have breakfast at the Voyager Restaurant at the Mojave Air and Space Port. This is where Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic aircraft are based. It is also where the Voyager set off to complete the first continuous flight around the globe. Lots of memorabilia here.

The waitress, Christol, didn’t know about the PCT but once Freddy explained she was quite excited about it. Not many hikers come this way it seems!

A hitch out of Mojave proved impossible so we used the bus again which stops where the trail crosses Highway 58.

Now the PCT is so named because it follows the crest, and towns are generally in or near the passes. So usually when our packs are most heavy (after buying food) we have to climb back up. This day was no exception, and a surprisingly pleasant climb of 2400′ ensued.

Camped at a pleasant flat spot amongst trees, but I have only a little water left. We will hike the six miles to the next water source early tomorrow.