Radio Head, Weed and Taco salad

Aahhhhh..Casa de Luna, our last refuge before cross the Mojave desert.  It is the home of the trail angel couple, Terry and Joe Anderson.  They have tent sites neatly trimmed into a shady manzanita grove called "The Forest".

Upon arrival, you are cheered on by the other hikers and asked to choose a Hawiian shirt to wear for the duration of your stay. That's about as structured as it gets. There are couches in the front yard where hikers eat, sleep, drink, reunite and various other forms of recreational activities.  There is a table where one can paint rocks.  There is frisbee golf in the back yard, outdoor showers and, of course, the taco salad feast in the evening.

We will have to get a ride from here to the Hiker Town Hostel because the trail is closed due to fire damage between here and there.  We will most likely hike at night across the flat desolation of the Mojave.  Fortunately, this section is only about 25 miles, then we start heading up into the hills toward Tehachapi.  We are now,many of us, hiking with images of the spectacular Sierras on our minds!