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Day 35: mile 464-478.2 (Casa de Luna)

I woke up feeling great, and ready to get some miles in. The only question I had today was whether or not to check out Casa de Luna, which is an infamous stop along the trail. I decided it would be a game time decision. 

I started down the trail and the reservoir came into view. It looked really pretty, but all I could think about was how much I wanted to jump in it. It was pretty toasty already. This made the next stop a very welcomed surprise. A water cache! I chugged down a liter of water and continued on. The day was pretty easy, a climb here and there, but mostly flat into Green Valley. 

The closer to Casa de Luna I got the more certain I became I was in fact going to make a stop. Why not? I got to the bottom of the hill and got a hitch to the convenience store to pick up a few things and then on I went. …well me and a truck full of hikers of course. 😂 

I was greeted with a hug from Terrie who is one of the wonderful trail angels who owns the house, as well as my choice of a Hawaiian shirt to wear during my stay here. Then I wondered back into the manzanita forest, which is the backyard she and her husband Joe have turned into a maze of countless campsites. It is unbelievable! 

After I picked my spot I joined the crew of hikers out front to relax and have a good time. 

Later in the evening everyone gathered around for dinner, always the famous taco salad. Terrie watched closely to make sure the house rules are followed, otherwise you’ll get a swat on your booty with the yardstick. 😂 Following dinner we all take turns hitting the dance floor with our moves to earn our bandana. They create a new one each year. I did the hula, feeling inspired by my Hawaiian shirt. 

I can’t believe I even thought about skipping this place! I already let a few people talk me into taking a zero here, so more to come on the Casa de Luna shenanigans mañana! 

Goodnight! 

XOXO Becks