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To my surprise, I'm back at my tent at 16h40, before total darkness; I was expecting to need my flashlight on the way home

4415-tent.jpg I spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and RiceI spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and RiceI spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and RiceI spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and RiceI spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and RiceI spend a lot of time snapping photos as the sun goes down on the powerline roadThumbnailsTime to boil water for tonight's instant meal: Mountain House Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

The grade was gradual during most of today's 19-mile hike, so I often walked quickly. I haven't seen any other people today, and it's time to write a few notes and think about my evening meal!