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Sunset at Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve, with Kingston Range in the background

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04080-pachalka-spring.jpg Not only is my tent intact when I return to Pachalka Spring, but it's suddenly a bright and sunny dayThumbnailsCopper World Mine hiking route from Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 13)Not only is my tent intact when I return to Pachalka Spring, but it's suddenly a bright and sunny dayThumbnailsCopper World Mine hiking route from Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 13)Not only is my tent intact when I return to Pachalka Spring, but it's suddenly a bright and sunny dayThumbnailsCopper World Mine hiking route from Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 13)Not only is my tent intact when I return to Pachalka Spring, but it's suddenly a bright and sunny dayThumbnailsCopper World Mine hiking route from Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 13)Not only is my tent intact when I return to Pachalka Spring, but it's suddenly a bright and sunny dayThumbnailsCopper World Mine hiking route from Pachalka Spring, Mojave National Preserve (Day 13)

Tonight's awesome sunset at makes up for the lack of a sunset last night. The wind has calmed down, so everything is peaceful. Clucking quail around sunset add to the effect. - Tonight's awesome sunset at makes up for the lack of a sunset last night. The wind has calmed down, so everything is peaceful. Clucking quail around sunset add to the effect.

Supper tonight is Mountain House Chicken and Rice, a yummy 800-calories, as well as some tamari almonds and Trader Joe's turkey jerky. And a few dried peaches for dessert. I'm full!

The temperature drops during the evening and I have to put my sweater on, even while inside the tent. I stay up late again, reading more of Edward Abbey's "Desert Solitaire" after writing my journal entry for the day.