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I'm happy to wake up and find myself at Mid Hills campground, Mojave National Preserve

4048-mid-hills.jpg ThumbnailsA lizard on a rock near my tent says "Good morning!" as I step outside my tent after a relaxed breakfastThumbnailsA lizard on a rock near my tent says "Good morning!" as I step outside my tent after a relaxed breakfastThumbnailsA lizard on a rock near my tent says "Good morning!" as I step outside my tent after a relaxed breakfastThumbnailsA lizard on a rock near my tent says "Good morning!" as I step outside my tent after a relaxed breakfastThumbnailsA lizard on a rock near my tent says "Good morning!" as I step outside my tent after a relaxed breakfast

I lose a layer of dirt, sweat and sunscreen as I wash myself down for the first time since leaving Baker; it feels great.

Always a nice place to wake up. It was cool overnight and I slept incredibly well. Other than some tired muscles from yesterday's climb up from Kelso, I'm surprised that I feel in good shape this morning.