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Tthe older sister I never had growing up, POD is one of the biggest badasses in the hiking world
We spent two wonderful days in the town of Salida, CO. A real bonus was my good friends Disco and Pod of the famous podcast The Trail Show now live there and we’re kind enough to host me and Cheezy, the boys slept down the street 4 blocks away at the hostel.
Big John rolled into town late on Tuesday, he had hitched up from Lake City to celebrate my 39th birthday and catch up with us. We finally got him to go see a doctor during our time and he did, in fact, have a bacterial infection that should be better in a few days.
A light lunch of tacos for my birthday
Our first day in town was spent visiting the outfitter I got a new stove for me so I don’t have any more accidents while cooking. We also had some great food, sorted gear, sent some gear home and generally hung out and relaxed.
The next day was my birthday, 20 years ago I turned 19 in the town of Port Clinton, Pa while hiking the AT. I drank homemade wine from a local and hung out with trail friends. 39 was pretty spectacular we ate wonderful baked goods at the Dawn Cafe, tacos at Poco’s, saw a funny movie at the cinema (a real treat while on the trail), and best of all I had an hour massage.
A gift from Buttercup a handmade CDT necklace
For dinner POD and Disco made some great BBQ, a salad and for my birthday dessert we had ice cream Sunday’s. I’ll always remember turning 39 as my time in Salida was a great experience spent in the company of wonderful friends.
