This 23-mile day pushed me to the limit, but I also realized it would be one of the toughest on the route. Most of the day was passing Fort Hunter Liggett itself. The scenery has changed from the agricultural fields and vineyards still around King City to rolling hills of golden grain and majestic old oak trees providing shade for the cattle. I even befriended a bovine family during one of my rest stops--check out the pic.
As I left the camp before sunrise, I heard what sounded like the squealing of wild pigs and dogs who must have cornered them (or something else). Gunshots every where--definitely hunters' haven. FHL campground opens at 5am to issue hunting and fishing licenses!
I couldn't resist asking for a cup of coffee at the Lockwood Fire Station about six miles into the walk. They were extremely friendly giving me a much needed coffee and providing me a cell phone number in case I needed help and wanted to avoid 911. Temperatures were expected to rise--more today--and they wanted to make sure I had lots of water. Muy amiable! A few miles further, I found the Lockwood store and had a breakfast of sorts.
