Retrospective
I'm writing about my Wonderland Trail trip retrospectively, making an entry for each day. I recommend starting on the July 9 entry and working your way back.

Thanks for checking in.

cheers, john

Back in the Saddle
Two years ago I started this trail with MB, John B, Liz and Sherell. Today, three of the five picked up where we left off in 2003, at Mowich Lake trailhead. Mark joined us for the final two-thirds, and I can't help but believe he'll be back to finish the sucker another day.

After a LATE night of packing Friday, I was up early and getting coffee at my favorite local at 7a.m., checking email one last time, and following through on one more chore before meeting the gang at my place at 8a.m. We piled into MB's Forester with Sherell's boyfriend Chris in tow. He drove the car back to Seattle after leaving us at the trailhead. What a guy.