Just crossed mile 200 today, and back up to averaging about 20 miles per day. Was able to attend church in Idyllwild on Sunday. I had to take a 30-mile Black Mountain detour around the 20 miles of trail that goes up and over Mt San Jacinto because of still too much snow. The Black Mountain alternate that I took had plenty of snow as well.

Hiking off of Mt San Jacinto into the Palm Springs Area had more lizards than any place I've seen (and I'm from New Mexico). They were like cockroaches scurrying out from under my feet with every step.

From I-10 bridge I was able to catch a ride into Cabezon for an In and Out Burger before jumping back on trail. Amazing how much little things like that can lift your spirits.